The sum of three numbers is 74 . The second number is 6 less than the first. The third number is 3 times the first. What are the numbers?

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The sum of three numbers is  74 . The second number is  6  less than the first. The third number is  3  times the first. What are the numbers?

Larry C. · Accepted Answer

X + Y + Z = 74Y = X - 6Z = 3X74 = X + (X - 6) + 3X = 5X - 6 -> 80 = 5X -> 16 = X, 10 = Y, 48 = Z

Patrick B. · Answer

X+Y+Z = 74Y = X-6Z=3XX + X-6 + 3x = 745x - 6 = 745x = 80x = 1616 10 and 48

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