document.write( "Question 758168: one number is 5 times a first number. a third number is 100 more than the first number. if the sum of the three numbers is 331, find the numbers \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #461386 by Cromlix(4381)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! First number = x \n" ); document.write( "Second number = 5x \n" ); document.write( "Third number = x + 100 \n" ); document.write( " x + 5x + (x + 100) = 331 \n" ); document.write( " 7x + 100 = 331 \n" ); document.write( " 7x = 231 \n" ); document.write( " x = 33 \n" ); document.write( "First number = 33 \n" ); document.write( "Second number = 165 \n" ); document.write( "Third number = 133 \n" ); document.write( " Total 331 \n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps. \n" ); document.write( ":-) \n" ); document.write( " |