Express the given quantity in terms of the indicated variable.

The average of four quiz scores if each of the first three scores is 8;   *q* = fourth quiz score

To find the average of the four quiz scores, we first recall that the average is the sum of all scores divided by the number of scores.

The problem gives the first three quiz scores as 8 each, and the fourth score as \( q \). Thus, the sum of the scores is:

\[
8 + 8 + 8 + q = 24 + q
\]

Since there are four quiz scores, the average is:

\[
\frac{24 + q}{4}
\]

Therefore, the average of the four quiz scores, in terms of \( q \), is:

\[
\boxed{\frac{24 + q}{4}}
\]

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Here are five related questions:
1. What is the average if the fourth score is 10?
2. How does the average change if the first three scores are not equal?
3. What would the average be if the fourth score is a variable \( x \) instead of \( q \)?
4. How can we express the average of five scores with the fifth score also variable?
5. How would the expression change if one of the first three scores was \( x \) instead of 8?

**Tip:** When working with averages, always remember that the total number of terms must be accounted for in the denominator.

Express the given quantity in terms of the indicated variable. The average of four quiz scores if each of the first three scores is 8; q = fourth quiz score.

Learn how to express the average of four quiz scores in terms of a variable for the fourth score. This problem uses basic arithmetic and algebra to calculate averages, perfect for students in Grades 6-8.

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