SOLUTION: The sum of three numbers is 92 the second number is eight more than the first and third number is twice the second

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Question 828607: The sum of three numbers is 92 the second number is eight more than the first and third number is twice the second

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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f first
s second
t third

Translating the description:
f+s+t=92;
s=8+f+t;
t=2s.

Back-substitute upward using the equations as listed. You will be able to find the value for f.

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of three numbers is 92 the second number is eight more than the first and third number is twice the second 


Smallest:                                17

Second smallest/middle/second largest:   25

Largest:                                 50 



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