If the average (arithmetic mean ) of 2,7, and x is 12, what is the value of x?

x=27

Step-by-step explanation:

The mean is add all the numbers and divide by the number of points

(2+7+x)/3 =12

Multiply each side by 3

(2+7+x)/3 *3 =12*3

2+7+x = 36

Combine like terms

9+x = 36

Subtract 9 from each side

9+x-9 = 36-9

x = 27

the 8 in 8,420 is in the thousands place so it's value is 8 thousand.

the 8 in 6,870 is in the hundreds place so it's value is 8 hundred.

divide 8000 by 800 to find the answer:

8000 / 800 = 10

the 8 in 8,420 is 10 times greater than the 8 in 6,870