SOLUTION: The sum of three numbers is 49. The second number is three times the first number and the third number is 6 less than the first number. Find the three numbers.

Question 880502: The sum of three numbers is 49. The second number is three times the first number and the third number is 6 less than the first number. Find the three numbers.
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The sum of three numbers is 49. The second number is three times the first number and the third number is 6 less than the first number. Find the three numbers.
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let x=1st number
3x=2nd number
x-6=3rd number
x+3x+x-6=49
5x=55
x=11
3x=33
x-6=5
1st number=11
2nd number=33
3rd number=5
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