Question

Calculate the average of the following numbers: 14, 8, -17, -8, 18?

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

The average is the sum of the given numbers divided by the count (how many numbers you have):

14 + 8 -17 - 8 + 18 15

average = ---------------------------- = ----------- = 3

5 5

Answer 2

3

Explanation:

to calculate the mean of a list, you need to add up all the numbers and divide by the number of numbers

`14+8+(-17)+(-8)+18=15`

`(15)/(5)=3`