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Question 1125512: on the first two psychology tests, a girl had scores of 79 and 83. she wants her average to be atleast 87. what score does she need on the third test?
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on the first two psychology tests, a girl had scores of 79 and 83. she wants her average to be at least 87.
what score does she need on the third test?
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let x = score required to have an 87 average
%28%2879+%2B+83+%2B+x%29%29%2F3 = 87
162 + x = 3(87)
x = 261 - 162
x = 99 is required on the 3rd test