SOLUTION: The average of 3 numbers is 12. If one of the numbers is 19, what is the sum of the other two numbers?

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Question 1063618: The average of 3 numbers is 12. If one of the numbers is 19, what is the sum of the other two numbers?
Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
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(19+x)/3 = 12
19+x = 36
x = 17 this is the sum of the other two numbers