Solve the Equation for Y

question 121

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation for y.
-A student earned scores of 85, 83, 90, 94, 88, and 84 on the first six tests in a biology class. What score is needed on the seventh test to produce an 86 average?

• A) 79
• B) 78
• C) 80
• D) 81

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