SOLUTION: A student has a total of 226 on three tests. The sum of the scores on the first and second test exceeds the score on the third test by 62. The first score exceeds the second by 6.
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Question 812487: A student has a total of 226 on three tests. The sum of the scores on the first and second test exceeds the score on the third test by 62. The first score exceeds the second by 6. Find the 3 scores.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y+z=226,
x+y=z+62,
x=y+6
x = 75, y = 69, z = 82
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