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document.write( "Jamyce has received grades of 89, 92, and 85 on 3 tests. What grade must she get on the next test in order to have an average of 90?\r
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document.write( "89+92+85= 266\r
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document.write( "266/3 = 88.6666...\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #360166 by nerdybill(7384)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let x = score on fourth test \n" ); document.write( "then \n" ); document.write( "(89+92+85+x)/4 = 90 \n" ); document.write( "(266+x)/4 = 90 \n" ); document.write( "(266+x) = 360 \n" ); document.write( "x = 360-266 \n" ); document.write( "x = 94 \n" ); document.write( " |