If the average (arithmetic mean) of (2a+16) and (3a-8) is 74, what is the value of a? Choose the correct choice:	A) 25	B) 30	C) 28	D) 36	E) 42
((2a+16) + (3a-8)) / 2 = (5a+8)/2 = 74   a= 28   The answer is 28.
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If the average (arithmetic mean) of (2a+16) and (3a-8) is 74, what is the value of a?