Math Problem Statement
Find the mean for the set of numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Solution
To find the mean of the set of numbers , we can follow these steps:
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Add all the numbers together:
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Count the numbers in the set:
There are 5 numbers in this set. -
Divide the sum by the count:
So, the mean of the set of numbers is 3.
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Here are some related questions for further exploration:
- How would you calculate the median of this set?
- What is the range of this set of numbers?
- How do you calculate the mean for a larger set of numbers?
- What is the difference between mean, median, and mode?
- How does the mean change if you add another number to the set?
Tip: The mean is affected by every number in the set, so adding an unusually high or low number can significantly impact it.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Averages
Formulas
Mean = (Sum of all numbers) / (Total count of numbers)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 5-6