Question 325521
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Here is how we believe you should be able to solve the problem:

The total values of the lots is 96000. This means that a plus b plus c equals 96000: A + B + C = 96000

A = B+2000


Inserting this information into the equation, you get a different but equivalent equation: 

(B + 2000) + B + C = 96000

However, B = C + 8000   transforming this information, we know that C = B - 8000

Inserting this information, you get: 

(B + 2000) + B + (B - 8000)= 96000

This is equivalent to: 3B - 6000 = 96000

Add 6000 to both sides to get: 3B = 102000

Divide both sides by three to get: B = 34000

Using this value of B, you can find the rest of the numbers: 

A = 34000 + 2000 = 36000

C = 34000 - 8000 = 26000

You can check your answer by adding: 36000 + 26000 + 34000 

You will get 96000 as your answer. 

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