SOLUTION: 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 353382: 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 edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the grade on the 5th exam = x
(84+82+81+79+x)/5 = 84
326+x=420
x=94
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Ed