SOLUTION: what is the sum of numbers when one of the three numbers is 8 and the average is 4 and the answer choices can be 16 17 18 or 1.

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Question 892259: what is the sum of numbers when one of the three numbers is 8 and the average is 4 and the answer choices can be 16 17 18 or 1.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39632) About Me  (Show Source):
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Numbers 8, x, y.
%288%2Bx%2By%29%2F3=4
8%2Bx%2By=12
x%2By=4

Your question is not adequate. The possible values for x and y are specified according
to the linear equation. The sum of x and y must be 4.