SOLUTION: a second number is 2 times a first number. a third number is 100 more than the first number. if the sum of the 3 numbers is 308, find the numbers. the three numbers are??? I ne

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Question 485533: a second number is 2 times a first number. a third number is 100 more than the first number. if the sum of the 3 numbers is 308, find the numbers.
the three numbers are???
I need help figuring out this work problem, I don't remember how to do it.
Answer by John10(297) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be the first number, y the second number, and z be the third number
we'll have three equations base on the information given:
y = 2x (1)
z = x + 100 (2)
x + y + z = 308 (3)
Solve above system to find three numbers
Hint: the numbers are 52, 104, 152.
John10:)