A student earned 26 points on a test, and received a score of 65%. How many total points was the test worth? Use a double number line to solve this problem. Then, use a text box to explain your reasoning with complete sentences that relate back to the problem context throughout.
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Since the student earned 26 points and this represents 65% of the total points, we can set up the equation: \[ 0.65x = 26 \] Show more…
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