SOLUTION: The sum of three numbers is 92 the second number is eight more than the first and third number is twice the second

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Question 828607: The sum of three numbers is 92 the second number is eight more than the first and third number is twice the second

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f first
s second
t third

Translating the description:
f+s+t=92;
s=8+f+t;
t=2s.

Back-substitute upward using the equations as listed. You will be able to find the value for f.
Answer by MathTherapy(10552)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The sum of three numbers is 92 the second number is eight more than the first and third number is twice the second 


Smallest:                                17

Second smallest/middle/second largest:   25

Largest:                                 50 



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