Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 10 - Exponents and Radicals - 10.6 Solving Radical Equations - 10.6 Exercise Set - Page 669: 59

Answer

She needs to score an $84$.

Work Step by Step

Recall, the equation for average is the sum of the values divided by the total number of values. Thus, we find: $$ \frac{74+88+76+78+x}{5}=80\\ \frac{5\left(74+88+76+78+x\right)}{5}=80\cdot \:5\\ x+316=400\\ x=84$$
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