SOLUTION: the sum of three numbers is 137. the second number is 4 more than two times the first number. The third number is 5 less than three times the first number. Find the three numbers.

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Question 391077: the sum of three numbers is 137. the second number is 4 more than two times the first number. The third number is 5 less than three times the first number. Find the three numbers.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+2x+4+3x-5=137
6x=138
x=23
2x+4=50
3x-5=64