document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1131188>Question 1131188</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The sum of three numbers is 15.  The sum of twice the first&#8203; number, 4 times the second&#8203; number, and 5 times the third number is 49.  The difference between 3 times the first number and the second number is 16.  Find the three numbers. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "I'll translate the given information into equations for you and suggest a path you can follow to the solution.  If my response is not what you need, then post the question again, showing what you have done and being specific about what you need help with.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "(1) The sum of three numbers is 15.<br><BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(2) The sum of twice the first number, 4 times the second number, and 5 times the third number is 49.<br><BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(3) The difference between 3 times the first number and the second number is 16.<br><BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Since the third equation involves only x and y, my suggestion for how to get started on solving the problem would be to eliminate z between the first and second equations; then you will have two equations in x and y that you can solve by your favorite method.  Then knowing the values of x and y you can use any one of the original equations to solve for z. </SPAN>\n" );
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