Question

Find x if the meanof 1,3,6,8,x is 6

Answer 1

12.

Explanation:

There are 5 numbers so the sum, if the mean is 6, is 30.

1 + 3 + 6 + 8 + x = 30

18 + x = 30

x = 30 - 18 = 12.

Answer 2

x=12

Explanation:

(1+3+6+8+x)/5=6

1+3+6+8+x=30

18+x=30

x=12