SOLUTION: A student scores 72 out of 100. if the maximum score on the next test is also 100 points, what score does the student need to have an average of 79

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Question 595984: A student scores 72 out of 100. if the maximum score on the next test is also 100 points, what score does the student need to have an average of 79
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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(72+x)/2=79
72+x=79*2
x=158-72
x=86