Question

The second of three numbers is 8 more than the first,
and the third number is 3 less than 3 times the first.
If the third number is 15 more than the second, find
the three numbers.
1st___
2nd___
3rd___

Answer 1

Answer:

1st =  13

2nd = 21

3rd = 36

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the first number be

f

The second of three numbers is 8 more than the first,

f + 8

third number is 3 less than 3 times the first.

3f - 3

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the third number is 15 more than the second,

3f - 3 = (f + 8) + 15

3f - 3 = f + 23

Subtract f from both sides

2f - 3 = 23

add 3 to both sides

2f = 26

Divide both sides by 2

f = 13

f + 8 = 13 + 8 = 21

3f - 3 = 3(13) - 3 = 36