SOLUTION: one number is 8 times a first number,a third number is 100 more than the first number. if the sum of the number is 440 find the numbers

Question 499364: one number is 8 times a first number,a third number is 100 more than the first number. if the sum of the number is 440 find the numbers
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = a number
y = another number
y = 8x
z = a third number
z = x+100
x +y +z = 440
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substitute
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x + 8x + x+100 = 440
10x + 100 = 440
10x = 340
x = 34
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y = 8*34
y = 272
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z = 34 + 100
z = 134
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Check: Do they total 440?
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34+272+134 = 440
Correct.
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Answer:
The three numbers are 34, 272, and 134.
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Done.
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