SOLUTION: The sum of three numbers is 105. The second number is 10 larger than the first and the third is one-half the second. Find the three numbers.
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Question 220545: The sum of three numbers is 105. The second number is 10 larger than the first and the third is one-half the second. Find the three numbers.
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The sum of three numbers is 105. The second number is 10 larger than the first and the third is one-half the second. Find the three numbers.
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a + b + c = 105
b = a+10
c = (1/2)b
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Rearrange:
a + b + c = 105
a - b + 0 = -10
0 + b -2c = 0
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Use any method you know to find:
a = 36
b = 46
c = 23
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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