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Calculate the mean of a group of numbers

This math skill teaches how to calculate the mean of a set of numbers. It involves summing all the numbers in the set and then dividing the total by the count of numbers.

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Teaching Transcript

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Let's find the mean of 4, 3, and 8.

The mean of a set of numbers is their sum, divided by their count. It's like splitting candy among a group of friends

First we find the sum of all the numbers. 4 plus 3 plus 8 equals 15.

Now divide that sum by the count of numbers you have. 15 divided by 3 is 5, so the mean is 5.

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Calculate the mean of a group of numbers

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