Answer:
86.
Step-by-step explanation:
His total score is 99 + 85 + x where x is score on third test,
99 + 85 + x = 3 *90 (as his average must be 90, so:
184 + x = 270
x = 270 - 184
= 86.
Answer:
86
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x be the required score for Lamar's third test in order to get an average of 90 or higher.
Start with the initial equation:
[tex]\frac{99+85+x}{3}\geq 90[/tex]
Simplify the numerator in the fraction:
[tex]\frac{184+x}{3}\geq90[/tex]
Multiply both sides by 3 to cancel out division on left side of equation:
[tex]184+x\geq 270[/tex]
Subtract 184 from both sides to isolate the x variable:
[tex]x\geq86[/tex]
Leaving us with x must be greater than or equal to 86.
