SOLUTION: Kyle's scores on his first five test were 86,80,85,75 and 85.What score must he get on the next test so that his average will be exactly 85.

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Question 1077223: Kyle's scores on his first five test were 86,80,85,75 and 85.What score must he get on the next test so that his average will be exactly 85.
Answer by math_helper(2461) About Me  (Show Source):
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To average 85, Kyle must score x points, where:
+%2886%2B80%2B85%2B75%2B85+%2B+x+%29%2F+6+=+85+
+++%28411+%2B+x%29+=+6%2A85+
+++x+=+6%2A85+-+411+=+highlight%2899%29+