Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 6 - Cumulative Review - Page 407: 6

Answer

$82$

Work Step by Step

Let $x$ be the final exam score. The conditions of the problem translate to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} \dfrac{78+65+82+79+x+x}{6}\ge78 .\end{array} Using the properties of inequality, the inequality above is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} \dfrac{78+65+82+79+2x}{6}\ge78 \\ 6\cdot\dfrac{78+65+82+79+2x}{6}\ge78\cdot6 \\ 78+65+82+79+2x\ge468 \\ 304+2x\ge468 \\ 2x\ge468-304 \\ 2x\ge164 \\ x\ge\dfrac{164}{2} \\ x\ge82 .\end{array} Hence her minimum score in the final exam should be $ 82 .$
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