Question

Find the missing number given the data points and mean.

23, 15, 8, x, 26, 5, 22, 9
the mean is 15.

Answer 1

x = 12

Explanation:

There are 8 data in total.

The mean is 15, so that

`(23 + 15 + 8 + x + 26 + 5 + 22 + 9)/(8) = 15 \\ (108 + x)/(8) = 15 \\ 108 + x = 120 \\ x = 12`

Answer 2

Explanation:

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