SOLUTION: the sum of 3 terms of an arithmetic sequence is 15. the sum of their squares is 147. Find t1, t2, t3

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Question 388936: the sum of 3 terms of an arithmetic sequence is 15. the sum of their squares is 147. Find t1, t2, t3
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, edjones:
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-1, 5, 11

Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There is no sequence that fills the bill.
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