SOLUTION: Five students took an algebra test. The average score was 84. Four of the scores were 96, 68, 79, and 85. what score did the fifth student get?
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Question 659751: Five students took an algebra test. The average score was 84. Four of the scores were 96, 68, 79, and 85. what score did the fifth student get? Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Average = total scores/number of test taken
84 = (96 + 68 + 79 + 85 + x) / 5
84*5 = (96 + 68 + 79 + 85 + x)/5 * 5
420 = 96 + 68 + 79 + 85 + x
420 = 328 + x
420 - 328 = 328 + x - 328
92 = x
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