Solve for x. if possible could you describe how you got to the answer too- i'm really not getting this

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Shania's test scores in 8 subjects were 88, 91, 85, 74, 69, 72, 80, and 87. shania found the middle number of her scores. which type of measure did she find?

In the following situation, determine whether you are asked to determine the number of permutations or combinations. then do the calculation how many ways are there to pick a starting five from a basketball team of twelve members? a. permutation; ps - 2520 b. combination; 1c, - 792 c. combination: 2cs - 2520 d. permutation; ps - 95040