SOLUTION: The sum of three numbers is 8. Twice the smallest is 2 less than the largest, and the sum of the largest and smalles is 5. Use linear system in three variables to find the three
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: The sum of three numbers is 8. Twice the smallest is 2 less than the largest, and the sum of the largest and smalles is 5. Use linear system in three variables to find the three numbers.
This question is from textbook intermediate algebra
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x=smallest, y=middle, z=largest
x+y+z=8
2x+2=z
x+z=5
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