SOLUTION: Ben bowled 146 and 201 in his first two games. What must he bowl in his third game to have an average of at least 180?

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Question 220032: Ben bowled 146 and 201 in his first two games. What must he bowl in his third game to have an average of at least 180?
Answer by likaaka(51) About Me  (Show Source):
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(146+201+x)/3=180
Solve for x
3((146+201+x)/3)=3(180)
146+201+x=540
347+x=540
347+x -347=540 -347
x=193, he must bowl a 193 in the third game to average a 180