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Kara has 5 exams scores 58,73,85,83, and 79 in her biology class. What score does she need on the final exam to have a mean grade of 70

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This is 42=x because of how many times it is multiplying
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Her final exam will be her 6th exam. To determine the her final exam score we can use this equation:

Mean = All scores/6

70 = (58 + 73 + 85 + 83 + 79 + x )/6 ⇒ x stands for the final exam mark

70 = 378 + x /6 ⇒ Multiple both sides by 6 to cancel it out

420 = 378 + x ⇒ Subtract 378 from both sides to isolate x

420 - 378 = x

42 = x

Therefore, she must get at least 42% on her final to maintain a 70% average.

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