Problema Solution
The sum of the three number is 49. The second number is three times the first number and the third is 6 less than the first number. Find the three numbers.
Answer provided by our tutors
Let x,(2x-5) and (x-6) represent the first, second and third number respectively
Question States
x+(2x-5)+ (x-6) = 49
Solving for x
4x - 11 = 49
4x = 60
x = 15, the first number. The second = 25 (30-5) The third = 9 (15-6)
Checking our answer
15 + 25 + 9 = 49