SOLUTION: The sum of three numbers is 79 the second number is 9 times the first and the third number is three more than the second find the numbers :)

Question 637671: The sum of three numbers is 79 the second number is 9 times the first and the third number is three more than the second find the numbers :)

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

The sum of three numbers is 79 the second number is 9 times the first

and the third number is three more than the second

 1st  x

 2nd is 9x

 3rd is 9x + 3

Question states***

   x + 9x + 9x + 3 = 79

             19x = 76

               x = 4, the 1st number

Will let You finish it Up 

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