SOLUTION: the sum of three numbers is 14. The first number is twice the second number. The third number is 16 less than three times the second number. Find all three numbers?
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Question 924823: the sum of three numbers is 14. The first number is twice the second number. The third number is 16 less than three times the second number. Find all three numbers? Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x the second number (referred to)
2x + x + (3x-16) = 14
6x = 30
x = 5
NUmbers are: 10, 5, -1
And...checking
Sum = 14
