SOLUTION: Average of 77 percent on first six exams if drops lowest score it becomes 81 percent what is the lowest score

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Question 1051615: Average of 77 percent on first six exams if drops lowest score it becomes 81 percent what is the lowest score
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = the lowest score
+%28+77%2A6+-+x+%29+%2F+%28+6+-+1+%29+=+81+
+%28+462+-+x+%29+%2F+5+=+81+
+462+-+x+=+405+
+x+=+57+
The lowest score is 57