SOLUTION: 8. A student averages 84 on five tests. If the student received grades of 84, 82, 81, and 79 on the first four exams, what grade did the student receive on the fifth exam?

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Question 182927: 8.
A student averages 84 on five tests. If the student received grades of 84, 82, 81, and 79 on the first four exams, what grade did the student receive on the fifth exam?
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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(84+82+81+79+x)/5=84
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326+x=420
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highlight%28x=94%29points in order to average 84 on 5 tests