Problema Solution
The sum of three numbers is 11. The largest number is fourteen more than three times the smallest number. The middle number is nine more than twice the smallest number. Find the numbers,
Answer provided by our tutors
let 'x', 'y' and 'z' be the numbers, and we can assume x<=y<=z
the sum of three numbers is 11
x + y + z = 11
the largest number is fourteen more than three times the smallest number
z = 14 + 3x
the middle number is nine more than twice the smallest number
y = 9 + 2x
by solving the system of equations
x + y + z = 11
z = 14 + 3x
y = 9 + 2x
we get
x = -2
y = 5
z = 8
the numbers are -2, 5 and 8.