Aldo's scores on four tests are 88, 85, 100, and 86. What must the score be on the fifth test for her average to be 90?

x=5th test score

(88+85+100+86+x)/5=90

(359+x)/5=90

71.8+x/5=90

-71.8              -71.8

x/5=18.2

*5       *5

x=91

the fith test score has to be 91 in order for the average to be 90

exa:

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3+11

14

step-by-step explanation:

from this example, we can see that subtracting with integers is the same as adding the opposite. we can solve using a number line or by using the saying "keep, change, change" to us solve. it is important to remember that we can subtract a negative and end up with a larger number than we started with.