SOLUTION: 3 consecutive mult. of 5 such that the sum of 2 times the largest mult. of 5 and 4 times the middle mult. of 5 is 160

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Question 1053713: 3 consecutive mult. of 5 such that the sum of 2 times the largest mult. of 5 and 4 times the middle mult. of 5 is 160

Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiples of 5 ---> (x-5), x, (x+5)

2(x+5) + 4x = 160
2x + 10 + 4x = 160
6x = 150
x = 25

The numbers are 20, 25, and 30.

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