MHB Average of 2 Numbers: Find Equation Solution

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To find the average of two numbers when the average of 11 numbers is 14 and the average of 9 of those numbers is 9, the equation used is (81 + a + b) / 11 = 14. This leads to the conclusion that a + b equals 154. Dividing 154 by 2 gives the average of the two unknown numbers as 36.5. The discussion highlights the importance of setting up the correct equation to solve the problem efficiently. The solution demonstrates how to derive the average without resorting to trial and error.
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If average of 11 numbers is 14 and average of the 9 of those numbers is 9, what is the average of the other 2 numbers?

Answer 36.5

9x9 = 81 - how do I write equation to figure out other 2 numbers without trial and error?
 
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$$\frac{81+a+b}{11}=14$$

Can you continue with that?
 
Thanks, I got it

a plus b = 154

154/2 = answer

thanks for the equation
 
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