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If the mean of five observations \( x, 2x+5, 13, 2x-7, \) and 9 is 22, then the value of \( x \) is:

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When calculating the mean, ensure to simplify the numerator properly before dividing by the number of terms.
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The mean is given as: \[ \frac{x + (2x+5) + 13 + (2x-7) + 9}{5} = 22 \] Simplify the expression: \[ \frac{x + 2x + 5 + 13 + 2x - 7 + 9}{5} = 22 \] \[ \frac{5x + 20}{5} = 22 \] \[ 5x + 20 = 110 \] \[ 5x = 90 \] \[ x = 18 \]
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