Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 2 - Section 2.2 - An Introduction to Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 64: 14

Answer

The first number is 78. The second number is 72. The third number is 156.

Work Step by Step

First number: x Second number: x-6 Third number: 2x $x+(x-6)+2x=306$ $4x=312$ $x=78$ The first number is 78. The second number is 72. The third number is 156.
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