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19 October, 21:52

The sum of three numbers is 96. The third number is 6 less than the first. The second number is 3 times the third. What are the numbers?

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  1. 19 October, 23:30
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    Let the first number be x.

    Third number = x - 6

    Second number = 3 (x - 6) = 3x - 18

    Sum of the numbers = 96

    x + 3x - 18 + x - 6 = 96

    5x - 24 = 96

    5x = 120

    x = 24

    Thus,

    The first number is 24. The second number is 54. The third number is 18.
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