document.write( "Question 916686: JON wants a grade of 80% in Science. He currently has two test scores. If his scores are 85% and 70%, what does he need to earn on the last test? Assume there are no other grades. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #556213 by jim_thompson5910(35256) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x = score as a percentage on last test\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "(85% + 70% + x)/3 = 80%\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "85% + 70% + x = 3*80%\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "85% + 70% + x = 240%\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "155% + x = 240%\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "x = 240% - 155%\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "x = 85%\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "He needs a 85% on the last test.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Let me know if you need more help or if you need me to explain a step in more detail. \n" ); document.write( "Feel free to email me at jim_thompson5910@hotmail.com \n" ); document.write( "or you can visit my website here: http://www.freewebs.com/jimthompson5910/home.html\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Thanks,\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Jim \n" ); document.write( " |