SOLUTION: The average of 8, 6, 9, 12, and 4x is x. What is the value of x

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Question 352267: The average of 8, 6, 9, 12, and 4x is x. What is the value of x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Add up the given numbers and divide them by 5 and then set that equal to x to get %288%2B6%2B9%2B12%2B4x%29%2F5=x. I'll let you solve.