SOLUTION: The sum of three numbers is 137. The second number is 4 more than two times the first number. The third number is 5 less than three times the first number. Find the three numbers.

Question 668424: The sum of three numbers is 137. The second number is 4 more than two times the first number. The third number is 5 less than three times the first number. Find the three numbers.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

The sum of three numbers, ,&is 137.

The second number is 4 more than two times the first number. 

The third number is 5 less than three times the first number.

Translate into an equation: 

  x +   y    +  z     = 137

  x +  +  = 137

      6x = 138

       x = 23

three numbers are:  23, 50, 64

and...

 

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