document.write( "Question 1096064: Ben bowled 140 and 183 in his first two games. What must he bowl in his third game to have an average of at least 170? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #710523 by josmiceli(19441) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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[ average ] = [ sum of scores ] / [ number of games ]
\n" ); document.write( "Let $\"+x+\"$ = the minimum score he must
\n" ); document.write( "get on his 3rd game
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\n" ); document.write( " $\"+170+=+%28+140+%2B+183+%2B+x+%29+%2F+3+\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+510+=+323+%2B+x+\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+x+=+187+\"$
\n" ); document.write( "He must score at least 187 in the 3rd game
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