Find the Mean 2 , 57 , 38 , 42 , 6

$2$ , $57$ , $38$ , $42$ , $6$

The mean of a set of numbers is the sum divided by the number of terms.

$\frac{2 + 57 + 38 + 42 + 6}{5}$

Simplify the numerator.

Add $2$ and $57$ .

$\frac{59 + 38 + 42 + 6}{5}$

Add $59$ and $38$ .

$\frac{97 + 42 + 6}{5}$

Add $97$ and $42$ .

$\frac{139 + 6}{5}$

Add $139$ and $6$ .

$\frac{145}{5}$

Divide $145$ by $5$ .

$29$