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The average of 16 and x is 3. Find x.
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The average of 16 and x is 3. Find x.

User Shuft
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Answer:

x=-10

Explanation:

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User Simon Kagwi
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Answer:

x = - 10

Explanation:

Average is calculated as

average =
(sumofdata)/(count) , thus


(16+x+3)/(3) = 3

Multiply both sides by 3 to clear the fraction

19 + x = 9 ( subtract 19 from both sides )

x = - 10

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