Martin has scored an average of 12 points per game this season Game 1 he scored 8 points, game 2 he scored 11 points, game 3 he scored 12 points, and game 4 he scored 16 points. Use numbers from the box (2,3,4,5,8,11,12,13,16,n) to write an equation that can be used to find out how many points Martin scored in game 5. Then solve the equation.

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Martin has scored an average of 12 points per game this season Game 1 he scored 8 points, game 2 he scored 11 points, game 3 he scored 12 points, and game 4 he scored 16 points. Use numbers from the box (2,3,4,5,8,11,12,13,16,n) to write an equation that can be used to find out how many points Martin scored in game 5. Then solve the equation.
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Kayla · Accepted Answer

13

Steve · Answer

the average of 5 numbers is their sum/5 So, now you know that (sum)/5 = 12

Sammy R. · Answer

So he scored 12 points in Game 5?

Steve · Answer

No. how did you get that? Just a guess? (8+11+12+16+n)/5=12

Connie · Answer

I just have 23

332rq3 · Answer

THIS ISENT THE ASNWER I SREACHED FOR

Bot · Answer

Yes, the answer is indeed 13. Let's solve the equation you wrote: (8 + 11 + 12 + 16 + n) / 5 = 12 47 + n = 60 n = 13 Therefore, Martin scored 13 points in game 5.