SOLUTION: Asim had an average of 60 in his first 4 math tests. After taking the next test his average dropped to 58. What are the marks in the test that became cause of lowering his average

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Question 1089146: Asim had an average of 60 in his first 4 math tests. After taking the next test his average dropped to 58. What are the marks in the test that became cause of lowering his average.
Answer by ikleyn(52803) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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%2860%2A4%2Bx%29%2F5 = 58.


Solve for x.


Your first step in solving is to multiply both sides by 5.

Good luck !!