SOLUTION: steve's spelling test scores are 88, 79, 92, 89, and 95. what is the score he must get on the next test if he wants his average to be exactly 90?

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Question 967339: steve's spelling test scores are 88, 79, 92, 89, and 95. what is the score he must get on the next test if he wants his average to be exactly 90?
Answer by amarjeeth123(569) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the score be x.
(88+79+92+89+95+x)/6=90
443+x=540
x=540-443=97
He must get 97 on the next test.