SOLUTION: ben bowled 147 and 186 in his first two games.what must he bowl in his third game to have an average of at least 170?

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Question 409515: ben bowled 147 and 186 in his first two games.what must he bowl in his third game to have an average of at least 170?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Let x represent the score of his 3rd game

 (147 + 186 + x)/3 ≥ 170

  (147 + 186 + x) ≥ 510

           x  ≥ 177   Must bowl 177 or more