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  • 21-08-2017
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if the average (arithmetic mean) of two, seven, and X is 12, what is the value of X?

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kphung76127
kphung76127 kphung76127
  • 21-08-2017
The average is always the sum of values divided by the number of values.

(2+7+x)/3=12

Multiply both sides by 3
2+7+x=36

Combine like terms
9+x=36

Subtract 9 from both sides
x=27

Final answer: x=27
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