A punter's first four punts in a football game are 30 yds, 20 yds, 27 yds, and 29 yds. After a fifth punt, the punter's mean was 30 yards. How long was the fifth punt?

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A punter's first four punts in a football game are 30 yds, 20 yds, 27 yds, and 29 yds. After a fifth punt, the punter's mean was 30 yards. How long was the fifth punt?
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Reiny · Accepted Answer

solve for x, the length of the fifth punt (30+20+27+29+x)/5 = 30

Jen · Answer

Thanks!! :)