<PRE><B>Question 622776</B>
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Hi,
The sum of three numbers is 84. 
The second number is &lt;u&gt;6 less&lt;/u&gt; than the first{{{highlight(x)}}}. 
The third number is &lt;u&gt;4 times&lt;/u&gt; the first{{{highlight(x)}}}. 
 x + (x-6) + 4x = 84
       6x = 90
        x = 15
And
CHECKING our Answer***
  15 + 9 + 60 = 84</PRE>