SOLUTION: Gabriel earns 87% on his first geography test. He wants to keep a 92% average. What does he need to get on his next test to bring his average up?

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Question 833274: Gabriel earns 87% on his first geography test. He wants to keep a 92% average. What does he need
to get on his next test to bring his average up?

Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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Assuming that both tests are weighted the same, Gabriel needs the following score:
87 + x 92*2 (2 scores)
87 + x = 184
Subtract 87 from each side
x = 97