Pepper C.
asked • 03/17/15
The sum of three numbers is 26. The second number is twice the first and the third number is 6 more than the second. Please help me find the numbers.
Olubunmi B.
answered • 03/17/15
Math Professional
First no.=x
2nd no.=2x
3rd no. =2x+6
x+2x+2x+6=26
5x+6=26
-6=-6
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5x =20.......divide both sides by 5
x=4
1st no.=x=4
2nd no. =2(4)=8
3rd no. =2(4)+6=14
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