SOLUTION: You scored: 65 and 75 on the first two tests. What do you need to score on the next test to get an average of 71?

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Question 1008753: You scored: 65 and 75 on the first two tests. What do you need to score on the next test to get an average of 71?

Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If we call x your third test score, then we can write
(65 + 75 + x) / 3 = 71
140 + x = 213
x = 73 points