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The mean of five numbers 3, 7, 9, 12, and x is 8. Find the value of x.

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Answer:

8

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U literally said x is 8

User Hamza Hasan
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Answer:


8 = ((3 + 7 + 9 + 12 + x))/(5) \\ 8 * 5 = 31 + x \\ 40 = 31 + x \\ x = 9

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