What do I need on the final to get an A in the class?

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To achieve an A in the class, a student with a 90% on exams (30% of the grade) and 85% on homework (40% of the grade) needs to calculate the required score on the final, which is worth 30%. The correct formula to determine the final score needed is (.30)*(.90) + (.40)*(.85) + (.30)*x = .90. After correcting the initial calculation, it is determined that the student needs to score 97% on the final exam. This ensures the overall grade meets the 90% threshold for an A.
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let's say i had 90% on my exams, worth a total of 30%. Also, on homework i have a total of 85% which is worth a total of 40%. i want to know what i need to get on the final if the final is worth 30% of my grades? 90% is an A in the class.

(.30)*(.90) + (.40)*(.85) + x = .90

i thought it would be something like that, but it doesn't seem correct
 
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You should have:

(.30)*(.90) + (.40)*(.85) + (.30)*x = .90

Which means x = 0.97
 
i forgot the .30 somehow, thanks
 
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