Basic Math Examples

the sum of a number divided by $5$ and $3$ equals $6$

Step 1

The mean of a set of numbers is the sum divided by the number of terms.

$\frac{5 + 3 + 6}{3}$

Step 2

Simplify the numerator.

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Step 2.1

Add $5$ and $3$ .

$\frac{8 + 6}{3}$

Step 2.2

Add $8$ and $6$ .

$\frac{14}{3}$

Step 3

Divide.

$4.\overline{6}$

Step 4

The mean should be rounded to one more decimal place than the original data. If the original data were mixed, round to one decimal place more than the least precise.

$4.7$