SOLUTION: The sum of three numbers is 16. The largest number is equal to the sum of the other two; and 3 times the smallest number is 1 more than the largest.

Question 779148: The sum of three numbers is 16. The largest number is equal to the sum of the other two; and 3 times the smallest number is 1 more than the largest.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Solution can be done in more than two ways. Easiest start might be, solve the last equation for b and substitute into the second equation. Solve the second equation either for s or for m.

You might want to arrange the system this way:

Which suggests a quick way to find b using the first two equations.
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