SOLUTION: Please help me with this problem: Write and solve an equation to find the value of x. 4.8, 1.6, 5.2, x; mean 3.7 Thanks!

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Question 207798: Please help me with this problem:
Write and solve an equation to find the value of x.
4.8, 1.6, 5.2, x; mean 3.7
Thanks!
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The mean is the average. There are 4 values to include in the calculation
%284.8+%2B+1.6+%2B+5.2+%2B+x%29%2F4+=+3.7
%2811.6%2Bx%29%2F4+=+3.7
11.6+%2B+x+=+3.7%2A4
11.6+%2B+x+=+14.8
x+=+14.8+-+11.6
x+=+3.2
Check your answer.