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23 February, 13:32

The sum of three numbers is 110. the third number is 3 times the first. the first number is 5 more than the second. what are the numbers?

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  1. 23 February, 17:13
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    Let the second number be x.

    First number = x + 5

    Second number = 3 (x + 5) = 3x + 15

    Sum = 110

    x + x + 5 + 3x + 15 = 110

    5x + 20 = 110

    5x = 110 - 20

    5x = 90

    x = 18

    Hence, the numbers are; 18, 23, 69.
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