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Question 438790: the average(mean) of two numbers is A. If one number is x, what is the other number written as an mathematical expression of A and x
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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the average(mean) of two numbers is A. If one number is x, what is the other number written as an mathematical expression of A and x
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Let the other number be "k":
Equation:
(x+k)/2 = A
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x+k = 2A
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k = 2A-x
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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