SOLUTION: a student earned a total of 500 points on the first 6 tests. What score does she need on the next two tests to average 85 points? thank you

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Question 470380: a student earned a total of 500 points on the first 6 tests. What score does she need on the next two tests to average 85 points? thank you
Answer by sofiyac(983) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28500%2B2x%29%2F8=85
500%2B2x=680
2x=180
x=90
she would need to earn 90 on each or a total of 180 points on next two tests