SOLUTION: The second of three numbers is eight more than the first and third number is three less than three times the first number. If the third number is 15 more than the second, find th

Question 1003308: The second of three numbers is eight more than the first and third number is three less than three times the first number.
If the third number is 15 more than the second, find the three numbers.

I tried it by making the equation: x+x+8+3x-3=x-7
But it didn't work
Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

First number =
Second number =
Third number =
Our equation is:
Solving for we get

So, the first number is .
The second number is .
The third number is .
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