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  • 20-10-2019
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The sum of three numbers is 20. The first number is the sum of the second and the third. The third number is three times the first. Find the numbers.

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Bookworm83
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  • 22-10-2019

Answer:

The answer is -20, 10, and 30.

Step-by-step explanation:

x + y + z = 20

x = y + z

z = 3x

substitute z = 3x

x = y + 3z

-2x = y

substitute z = 3x and y = -2x

x + (-2x) + 3x = 20

2x = 20

x = 10

z = 3x = 30

y = -2x = -20

Now let's check the answer.

x + y + z = 10 -20 + 30 = 20

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