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Question 1003866: The sum of three numbers is 16. The sum of twice the first number, 4 times the second number, and 5 times the third number is 51. The difference between 5 times the first number and the second number is 35. Find the three numbers.
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The sum of three numbers is 16. The sum of twice the first number, 4 times the second number, and 5 times the third number is 51. The difference between 5 times the first number and the second number is 35. Find the three numbers.
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Equation:
a + b + c = 16
2a +4b + 5c = 51
5a - b + 0 = 35
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Use any method to find
a = 8
b = 5
c = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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