Tim took a quiz that had 25 multiple-choice questions. He received 1 point for every correct
answer and lost , point for every incorrect answer.
In order to pass the quiz, his total points need to
be at least 17. The inequality shown below can be
used to calculate x, the number of answers Tim
can get incorrect and still pass the quiz, if he
attempts all the questions.
(25 – x) - 1x > 17
What is the maximum number of questions Tim
can answer incorrectly and still pass the quiz?