The numbers 50, 42, 35, (2x+10), (2x-8),12, 11, 8 have been written in a descending order. If their median is 25, find the value of x.

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Solution

Median =2x+ $\frac{10}{2}$
25*2=2x+10
50-10=2x
$\frac{40}{2}$ =x
therefore x=20

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