85 x 3 = 255
first 2 test grades were 81 and 86:
81 + 86 = 167
Need to find the 3rd to have exact average 85:
255 - 167 = 88
So her 3rd test needs to make 88 to make average of 85
Double check: 81 + 86 + 88 = 255 = 85 + 85 + 85
The answer is y=bx-b(a-1), because when x=a then y=b.
Your answer will be 45. Hope this helps!
