document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=994722>Question 994722</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Hello, I am in need of help. I have this problem on an optional assignment, and I cannot seem to figure it out. I do not know if this is the right department/topic area, but I will assume so. The problem is:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The average of 3 numbers is 22<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The average of 2 numbers is 21.5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "What is the third number?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The wording somewhat confuses me, and I cannot seem to find the solution. If you could help me, I would be very grateful. I also would want to see how I would solve this for future reference, if possible. Thank you so much! </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "A,B, and C are the three numbers.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(A+B)/2=21.5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A+B=43 . Use this to Substitute for A+B below<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(A+B+C)/3=22<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A+B+C=66 Substitute for A+B from above<BR>\n" );
document.write( "43+C=66<BR>\n" );
document.write( "C=23<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "ANSWER: The third number is 23. </SPAN>\n" );
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