document.write( "Question 319469: Tom scored 75, 78, 87, 81 and 76 on five exams. What grade must Tom obtain on his sixth exam to have an average of 80? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #228762 by nerdybill(7384)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let x = score on sixth exam \n" ); document.write( "then \n" ); document.write( "(75+78+87+81+76+x)/6 = 80 \n" ); document.write( "(75+78+87+81+76+x) = 480 \n" ); document.write( "(397+x) = 480 \n" ); document.write( "397+x = 480 \n" ); document.write( "x = 480-397 \n" ); document.write( "x = 83\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |