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\n" ); document.write( "The sum of three numbers is 1. If the second number is subtracted from the sum of the first and third numbers, the result is -1. If the third number is subtracted from the sum of the first and second numbers, the result is -9. Find the three numbers. \n" ); document.write( "
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document.write( "Let the numbers be x, y and z.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Then the problem says\r\n" );
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document.write( "x + y + z =  1      (1)\r\n" );
document.write( "x - y + z = -1      (2)\r\n" );
document.write( "x + y - z = -9      (3)\r\n" );
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document.write( "Do not be afraid.  Simply subtract equation (2) from equation (1).  The terms  \"x\"  and  \"z\"  will cancel each other and you will get\r\n" );
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document.write( "    2y     = 1 - (-1) = 2   =====>  y = 2/2 = 1.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Next subtract equation (3) from equation (1).  The terms \"x\" and \"y\" will cancel each other and you will get\r\n" );
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document.write( "       2z = 1 - (-9) = 10   =====>  z = 10/2 = 5.\r\n" );
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document.write( "As the last step, substitute  y= 1  and  z= 5 into equation (1). You will get\r\n" );
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document.write( "x + 1 + 5 = 1  =====>  x = -5.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Answer.  x= -5;  y= 1;  z= 5.\r\n" );
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