SOLUTION: The sum of three numbers is one hundred fifteen. The second number is three times the first number. The third number is two less than five times the first number. Find the three

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Question 28819: The sum of three numbers is one hundred fifteen. The second number is three times the first number. The third number is two less than five times the first number. Find the three numbers
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Answer by xcentaur(357) About Me  (Show Source):
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let the numbers be x,y,z


then x+y+z=115 (given)
also y=3x (given)
also z=(5x-2) (given)


x+y+z=115
x+3x+(5x-2)=115
9x=115+2
x=117/9=13


x=13
y=3x=39
z=5x-2=65-2=63


13,39,63


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