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document.write( "Jill took five courses this semester, each for four credit hours. She received a B (3 points) a B+ (3.5 points), an A (4 points), and a B+ (3.5 points) in four of the courses. If her GPA is 3.2, what was her grade in the fifth course? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #374269 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Jill took five courses this semester, each for four credit hours. \n" ); document.write( " She received a B (3 points) a B+ (3.5 points), an A (4 points), and a B+ (3.5 points) in four of the courses. \n" ); document.write( " If her GPA is 3.2, what was her grade in the fifth course? \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Let x = the grade of the fifth course \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "multiply both sides by 5, add the 4 grades \n" ); document.write( "14 + x = 5(3.2) \n" ); document.write( "x = 16 - 14 \n" ); document.write( "x = 2.0 for the 5th course \n" ); document.write( " |