This math topic focuses on calculating the mean (average) of a set of numbers and understanding the impact of changing a specific value within the set to achieve a new mean. Each problem provides a list of numbers and tasks the learner with identifying the new value that one of the numbers can be changed to adjust the mean to a specified target. This skill is crucial for interpreting and manipulating data sets in statistics, enhancing problem-solving and analytical thinking in advanced probability and statistics contexts.
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What can the indicated number can be changed to for these numbers to have the given mean
7, 8, 6, 5, 9
Change a 6 to change the mean to 10
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