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Question 560278: how do u solve a question that state ; a student has scores of 88, 92, and 86 on first 3 tests. whats score must he get on the forth so her average is 90
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the score on the fourth(sp) test be x, then:
%2888%2B92%2B86%2Bx%29%2F4+=+90 Add the integers and multiply both sides by 4.
266%2Bx+=+360 Subtract 266 from both sides.
x+=+94