SOLUTION: Harold wants to get at least a grade of 85 in his math class. His grade will be the average of two test scores. He got a 75 on the first test. a. Write an inequality to repres

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Question 1168358: Harold wants to get at least a grade of 85 in his
math class. His grade will be the average of
two test scores. He got a 75 on the first test.
a. Write an inequality to represent the
situation.
b. What is the least grade Harold needs to
get on his second test to meet his goal?

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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mean=total/n
85=total/2
total = 170
so for the next test (75+score)/2>=85
75+score>=170
score >=95