SOLUTION: The sum of three integers is 61. The sum of the first and second exceeds the third by 71. The third integer is 36 less than the first. Find the three integers.

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Question 579456: The sum of three integers is 61. The sum of the first and second exceeds the third by 71. The third integer is 36 less than the first. Find the three integers.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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a+b+c=61
a+b=c+71
c=a-36
a=31
b=35
c=-5
check
31+35-5=61
ok
31+35=-5+71
ok
-5=31-36
ok