SOLUTION: The second of three numbers is five times the first. The third is three more than the second. If the second is decreased by twice the third, the answer is -21. Find the three nu
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Question 717262: The second of three numbers is five times the first. The third is three more than the second. If the second is decreased by twice the third, the answer is -21. Find the three numbers.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First number: 
Second number: 
Third number: 
The second decreased by twice the third: )
Set the expression equal to -21 and then solve for . Then calculate , and 
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