glittr's answer to glittr's Junior College 1 H2 Maths Singapore question.

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glittr
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is method 2 correct ?
J
J
5 years ago
Yes, perfectly logical.

From the formula

xbar = ∑(x-c) / n + c

= ∑x / n - ∑c / n + c

= ∑x / n - c + c

= ∑x / n

Your working and the formula's lead to the same result.

It's just that the formula saves you time and the steps.
glittr
Glittr
5 years ago
thanks . appreciate loads
J
J
5 years ago
Welcome