document.write( "Question 1208697: Going into the final exam, which will count as two tests, Jack has test scores 80, 83, 71, 61, and 95. What score does Jack need on the final in order to have an average score of 80?\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "(80 + 83 + 71 + 61 + 95 + 2x)/6 = 80\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Here, 2x = 2 tests. This is my understanding. I am wrong. \r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #847096 by josgarithmetic(39617)\"\" \"About 
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The final examination may count as 2x. that is two tests at x score each; but this is doubled, so 2x.\r
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