Question

Carlos is playing basketball this season. He is trying to get averaged 25 points per game. He has scored 27, 18, 24, 32, 15 and 27 point and the previous six games what equation can help you find the score for the last game? I will give Carlos an average of 25 points

Answer 1

To find out the score Carlos needs in his last game to achieve an average of 25 points per game over the seven games, you can use the following equation:

1. First, determine the total points needed to achieve the desired average:
\[
\text{Total points needed} = \text{Average} \times \text{Number of games}
\]
In this case:
\[
\text{Total points needed} = 25 \times 7 = 175
\]

2. Next, sum up the points Carlos has scored in the first six games:
\[
27 + 18 + 24 + 32 + 15 + 27 = 143
\]

3. Let \( x \) be the score Carlos needs in the last game. Then, you can set up the equation:
\[
143 + x = 175
\]

4. Solve for \( x \):
\[
x = 175 - 143
\]
\[
x = 32
\]

Therefore, Carlos needs to score **32 points** in his last game to achieve an average of 25 points per game over the seven games.