(y - 5)/3 = 1
y - 5 = 3 x 1 = 3
y = 3 + 5 = 8
6x + 29 = 5
6x = 5 - 29 = -24
x = -24/6 = -4
Probability<span> is a type of ratio where we compare how many times an outcome can occur compared to all possible outcomes. What is the </span>probability<span> to get a 6 when you roll a die? A die has 6 sides, 1 side contain the number 6 that give us 1 wanted outcome in 6 possible outcomes.</span>
Answer:
(a) 7 essays and 29 multiple questions
(b) Your friend is incorrect
Step-by-step explanation:
Represent multiple choice with M and essay with E.
So:
--- Number of questions
--- Points
Solving (a): Number of question of each type.
Make E the subject of formula in 

Substitute 36 - M for E in 


Collect Like Terms


Divide both sides by -4


Substitute 29 for M in 


Solving (b): Can the multiple questions worth 4 points each?
It is not possible.
See explanation.
If multiple question worth 4 points each, then
would be:

Where x represents the number of points for essay questions.
Substitute 7 for E and 29 for M.


Subtract 116 from both sides



Make x the subject

Since the essay question can not have worth negative points.
Then, it is impossible to have the multiple questions worth 4 points
<em>Your friend is incorrect.</em>
The answer is -4
6-15/3*2
6-5*2
6-10
-4