If the average (arithmetic mean) of (2a+16) and (3a-8) is 69, what is the value of a?	Pick one:
A) 26
B) 30
C) 28
D) 36
E) 42
((2a+16) + (3a-8)) / 2 = (5a+8)/2 = 69   a= 26   The answer is 26.
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If the average (arithmetic mean) of (2a+16) and (3a-8) is 69, what is the value of a?