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the sum of three numbers is 60. the second number is two more than the first. the third number is two more than the second. find the three numbers.​

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Answer:

Three #'s = 18, 20, and 22

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User Brandon Kuczenski
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Hello from MrBillDoesMath!

Answer:

The three numbers are 18, 20, and 22

Discussion:

Let the first number be called "x". The the Question states that

x + (x+2) + ( x+2 +2) = 60 => combine like terms

3x + ( 2 + 2 +2) = 60 => simplify

3x + 6 = 60 => subtract 6 form both sides

3x = 60 - 6 = 54 => divide both sides by 3

x = 54/3 = 18

So the numbers are 18, 20, and 22

Thank you,

MrB

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