Ashleys math average decreased 12 points to 78 then she completed an extra credit assignment and raised her final average by 5 points.Write an equation to show how ashleys average changed
Let's denote Ashley's original average as x x. After her average decreased by 12 points, her new average became x − 12 x−12. After completing the extra credit assignment, her final average increased by 5 points, resulting in a final average of ( x − 12 ) + 5 (x−12)+5.
The equation representing this situation is:
( x − 12 ) + 5 = 78 (x−12)+5=78
This equation states that Ashley's final average, after the decrease and increase, is equal to 78. Now, you can solve this equation to find the original average, x x.