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The mean of 4, 10, 3, 6, a, 9 and 10 is 7, find the value
of a

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Answer:

The value of a is 7.

Explanation:

To calculate mean, add all of the numbers in the set and divide by the number of terms in said set. There are 7 numbers in this set, so the equation can be set up as follows.

(4 + 10 + 3 + 6 + a + 9 + 10)/7 = 7

Simplify the terms on the top.

(42 + a)/7 = 7

Multiply both sides by 7.

42 + a = 49

Subtract both sides by 42.

a = 7.

Proof:

(4 + 10 + 3 + 6 + a + 9 + 10)/7 = 7

Substitute variable.

(4 + 10 + 3 + 6 + 7 + 9 + 10)/7 = 7

Add in the parenthesis.

49/7 = 7

Divide.

7 = 7.

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