SOLUTION: the sum of 3 numbers is 175. the largest number is 10 more than the middle number. the middle number is thrice the smallest number. what are the numbers

Question 1105980: the sum of 3 numbers is 175. the largest number is 10 more than the middle number. the middle number is thrice the smallest number. what are the numbers
Answer by ikleyn(52914) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Largest + middle + smallest = 175


(3x+10) + 3x     +  x       = 175


7x + 10 = 175  ====>  7x = 175 - 10 = 165  ====>  x =  = 25.


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