Question 655607
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Hi,
The sum of three numbers is 44
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and the third number{{{highlight(z)}}} is 6 less than the first number{{{highlight(x)}}}
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1st number:  x
2nd number y:  3x
3rd number z:  x -6
Question states***sum of the three numbers is 44
  1st + 2nd + 3rd = 44
   x  + 3x + (x-6) = 44
     5x - 6 = 44
        5x = 50
         x = 10, the 1st number.  2nd number is 30 and 3rd number is 4
and...
 {{{10 + 30 + 4 = 44}}}