SOLUTION: the sum of 3 numbers is 123. the second number iis 2 more than twice the first number. the third number is 5 less than the product of the third and the first number. what are the t

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Question 340989: the sum of 3 numbers is 123. the second number iis 2 more than twice the first number. the third number is 5 less than the product of the third and the first number. what are the three number?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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the sum of 3 numbers is 123. the second number is 2 more than twice the first number. the third number is 5 less than the product of the third and the first number. what are the three number?
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Equations:
x + y + z = 123
y = 2x+2
z = zx
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Please check your statement about the 3rd number.
I think it is wrong.
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Cheers,
Stan H.