SOLUTION: Solve the following problem. Be sure to show all steps (V.E.S.T.) The sum of three numbers is 26. The second number is twice the first and the third number is 6 more than the seco

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Question 317014: Solve the following problem. Be sure to show all steps (V.E.S.T.)
The sum of three numbers is 26. The second number is twice the first and the third number is 6 more than the second. Find the numbers.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+2x+2x+6=26
5x=20
x=4
2x=8
2x+6=14