SOLUTION: After playing a certain number of games, Kyle's average score is 14 points. He then scores 26 points in his next game, raising his average by two points. What is the total number o

Question 877502: After playing a certain number of games, Kyle's average score is 14 points. He then scores 26 points in his next game, raising his average by two points. What is the total number of games he has played?
A) 8
B) 16
C) 3
D) 4
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x+1 be the total games played.
(14x+26)/(x+1)=16 Previous average plus two.
14x+26=16(x+1)
14x+26=16x+16
-2x=-10
x=5
x+1=6 the total number of games he has played.
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Ed
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