he average of four numbers is -2. If three of the numbers are 4, -5, and 2, what is the other number?

Brendan Benson asked May 3, 2022

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Brendan Benson asked May 3, 2022

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Answer:

-9

Explanation:

Let x be the "other" number

(4-5+2+x)/4 = -2

(1 + x) = -8

x = -9

The average of 4, -5, 2, and -9 is -2

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