SOLUTION: Grade Average A student scores 75 and 91 on two different tests of 100 points. If the maximum score on the next test is also 100 points, what score does the student need to main

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Question 680387: Grade Average A student scores 75 and 91 on two
different tests of 100 points. If the maximum score on
the next test is also 100 points, what score does the
student need to maintain an average of at least 80?
I need the formula so I can solve the equation. Help!

Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%2875%2B91%2Bx%29%2F3+%3E=+80
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%28166%2Bx%29%2F3+%3E=+80
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166 + x >= 3(80)
...
166 + x >= 240
x >= 240 - 166
highlight_green%28x+%3E=+74%29 on the next test
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