document.write( "Question 606534: After 4 tests this term Jessica had a 72% average. He has 2 more tests left in the term. What average score will Jessica need on the final 2 tests to bring his average to 80% \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #382309 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! After 4 tests this term Jessica had a 72% average. \n" ); document.write( " He has 2 more tests left in the term. \n" ); document.write( " What average score will Jessica need on the final 2 tests to bring his average to 80% \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "This means he will have a total of 6 tests \n" ); document.write( "Let x = average grade on the final two tests \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "multiply both sides by 6 \n" ); document.write( "4(72) + 2x = 6(80) \n" ); document.write( "288 + 2x = 480 \n" ); document.write( "2x = 480-284 \n" ); document.write( "2x = 192 \n" ); document.write( "x = 192/2 \n" ); document.write( "x = 96% av on the last two tests \n" ); document.write( " |