SOLUTION: the sum of 3 numbers is 26. The first number is two times the second number. The third number is 4 times,the second number minus one half the second number what are the 3 numbers

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Question 930339: the sum of 3 numbers is 26. The first number is two times the second number. The third number is 4 times,the second number minus one half the second number what are the 3 numbers
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x the second number
1st + 2nd + 3rd = 26
2x + x + (4x - x/2) = 26
2x + x + (7/2)x = 26
4x + 2x + 7x = 52
13x = 52
x = 4
Numbers are: 82%2A4, 4, 144%2A4-2
and...checking
8 + 4 + 14 = 26