SOLUTION: The sum of three numbers is 55. One number is ten more than a second number. It is also twice the third. Find the numbers.

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Question 1146114: The sum of three numbers is 55. One number is ten more than a second number. It is also twice the third. Find the numbers.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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First            x+10
Second           x
Third           (1/2)(x+10)
SUM              55

2x%2B20%2Bx%2B%28x%2B10%29=110
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