Question

the sum of three numbers is 64. the second number is 3 more than the first. the third number is 11 less than twice the first. find the numbers

Answer 1

x = 18
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y = x+3 = 21
z = 2x -11 = 2(18) -11 = 36-11 = 25
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x + y + z = 18 + 21 + 25 = 64
Correct.
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Answer: The three numbers are 18, 21, and 25.