The second of three number is six more than the first the third number is twice the first to some of three numbers is 26 find the numbers

Answer 1

In problems of this sort, it is always best to let x = the smaller (or, in this case, the smallest) number

From the problem, the second number is x+6.

From the problem, the third number is 2x.

The sum is given as 26, so

x + (x+6) + (2x) = 26

Simplify to get

4x + 6 = 26

4x = 20

x=5

So the three numbers are 5, 11 and 10