VICTORIA S.

asked • 05/23/17

Find the numbers

The sum of three numbers is 5. The first number minus the second plus the third is 1. The first minus the third is 3 more than the second. Find the numbers. 

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Mark M. answered • 05/23/17

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VICTORIA S.

No I can not.
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05/23/17

Mark M.

x + y + z = 5
x - y + z = 1
x - z = y + 3
 
x + y + z = 5
x - y + z = 1
x - y - z =  3         arrange 
 
2x + 2z = 6          add first and second
2x = 4                  add second and third
x = 2
4 + 2z = 6
2z = 2                  substitute
z = 1
 
Can you determine y?
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05/24/17

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