SOLUTION: 3numbers add up to 180 2nd is twice the1st and th 3rd is is 3 times the 2nd what is each number n= the 1st number

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Question 1023613: 3numbers add up to 180 2nd is twice the1st and th 3rd is is 3 times the 2nd what is each number n= the 1st number
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
First number = x
Second number = 2x
Third number = 6x
x + 2x + 6x = 180
9x = 180
x = 180/9
x = 20
Three numbers:
20, 40 and 120
Hope this helps :-)