First simplify the number part, 14/2 = 7/1
then the x part,

y doesn't need to be simplified
then simplify the z part, z^-6 = z^6
put it all together...
60% of 20 is (0.6 x 20) = 12 passes
There are a further 30 quizzes remaining (50 total during the year minus 20 already written)
80% of 30 is (0.8 x 30) = 24 passes
The student has passed (12 + 24) = 36 quizzes out of 50 total, giving an overall pass percentage of ((36 / 50) x 100)) = 72%.
X= 6/17or the alternative form is 0.352941
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