Question 362273
c + p + b = 50,
p = 3c,
b = p - 6.
From the 2nd equation, {{{c = p/3}}}.
Thus, {{{p/3 + p + p - 6 = 50}}},
{{{7p/3 = 56}}},
{{{p = 24}}},
b = 18, and c = 24/3 = 8.
Therefore there are 8 pounds of coleslaw, 18 pounds of beans, and 24 pounds of potato.