SOLUTION: the sum of three numbers is 150. The second number is thrice the first, and the third is ten less than twice the second. Find all numbers.

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Question 1086699: the sum of three numbers is 150. The second number is thrice the first, and the third is ten less than twice the second. Find all numbers.
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let your numbers be l, m, and n. Then:
l+m+n=150
m=31
n=2(31)-10
So:
l+31+61-10=150
10l=160
l=16
m=48
n=86
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