Problema Solution
The sum of three numbers is 61. The difference of the largest and the smallest is 50, and the sum of the two smaller numbers is 16. Find the numbers.
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Let 'x', 'y' and 'z' represent the three numbers, and let x < y < z.
x + y + z = 61
z - x = 50
x + y = 16
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x = -5
y = 21
z = 45
the numbers are -5, 21 and 45.