SOLUTION: The sum of three numbers is 44, the second number is three times the first number and the third number is 6 less than the first number, find the three numbers. X-Y-Z Y=3X Z=

Question 655607: The sum of three numbers is 44, the second number is three times the first number and the third number is 6 less than the first number, find the three numbers.
X-Y-Z
Y=3X
Z=X-6
X=Z+6 or X=Y/3
Can you give me the Process in which to find the answers,
X=10
Y=30
Z=4
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

The sum of three numbers is 44

the second number is three times the first number 

and the third number is 6 less than the first number

You had a great Start in the Set Up!

1st number:  x

2nd number y:  3x

3rd number z:  x -6

Question states***sum of the three numbers is 44

  1st + 2nd + 3rd = 44

   x  + 3x + (x-6) = 44

     5x - 6 = 44

        5x = 50

         x = 10, the 1st number.  2nd number is 30 and 3rd number is 4

and...

  

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