Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 2 - Section 2.4 - Linear Inequalities and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 86: 69a

Answer

$x\ge81 $

Work Step by Step

Let $x$ be the final exam score. The conditions of the problem translate to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} \dfrac{72+67+82+79+2x}{6}\ge77 .\end{array} Using the properties of inequality, then \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 6\cdot\dfrac{72+67+82+79+2x}{6}\ge6\cdot77 \\\\ 72+67+82+79+2x\ge462 \\\\ 300+2x\ge462 \\\\ 2x\ge462-300 \\\\ 2x\ge162 \\\\ x\ge\dfrac{162}{2} \\\\ x\ge81 .\end{array}
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