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on a recent algebra test the highest grade was 36 points more then the lowest grade. the sum of the two grades was 132. find the lowest grade.

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So what you need to do is find x in this equation: 2x+36=132. We get x=48. The lowest score was 48 points and the highest (Just in case you need it) is 84 points. Hope this helps.
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