SOLUTION: The sum of three whole numbers is 7. The second number is 1 more than the twice of the third number. The sum of first and third number is 3 less than the second number. Find all

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Question 840962: The sum of three whole numbers is 7. The second number is 1 more than the twice of the third number. The
sum of first and third number is 3 less than the second number. Find all the three numbers.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
The sum of three whole numbers is 7.
The second number is 1 more than the twice of the third number.
third number .
second number
first number 0r (6 - 3x)
Question states***sum of first and third number is 3 less than the second number
(6-3x) + x = (2x+1) - 3
6 -2x = 2x-2
8 = 4x
2 = x, the third number
third number .
second number
first number
CHECKING our answer*** 2 + 5 + 0 = 7
Wish You the Best in your Studies.

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