SOLUTION: 6 and x have the same average as 2, 4, and 24. what is x?

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Question 426180: 6 and x have the same average as 2, 4, and 24. what is x?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
(2 + 4 + 24)/3 = 10
(6 + x)/2 = 10
6+x = 20
x = 14
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