Steven's instructor is grading his course based on total points.
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Category
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Points Earned
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Points Possible
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Classwork/Homework
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70
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95
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Quizzes
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82
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100
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Tests/Projects
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140
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160
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a. What is Steven's current grade? Show work and/or describe process to defend your solution.
b. Steven's instructor is going to give a culminating project that will be worth 80 points. Write an equation/inequality that models what score Steven will need to earn on the project in order to have a final grade of a B.
c. Solve the equation/inequality found in part (b) and explain in complete sentence what your solution represents in this context.
d. Discuss, using complete sentences, a defensible argument if it is possible for Steven to bring his grade up to an A.