SOLUTION: Ryan scored 16, 22, and 24 points in 3 basketball games. what is the least number of points he must score to get at least 20 points per a game for the four games?

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Question 312925: Ryan scored 16, 22, and 24 points in 3 basketball games. what is the least number of points he must score to get at least 20 points per a game for the four games?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ryan scored 16, 22, and 24 points in 3 basketball games. what is the least number of points he must score to get at least 20 points per a game for the four games?
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Let his 4th game score be "x".
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Solve this inequality:
(16+22+24+x)/4 >= 20
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(62 + x ) >= 80
x >= 18
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Cheers,
Stan H.