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The sum of three numbers is 45. One number is five more than a second number. It is also twice the third. Find the numbers.
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The sum of three numbers is 45. One number is five more than a second number. It is also twice the third. Find the numbers.

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The numbers are 9, 13, and 18.
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a+b+c=45
b=a-5
c=1/2a
a+a-5+0.5a=45
2.5a-5=45
2.5a=50
a=20
b=15
c=10. Here is the answer:20,15,10. Hope it help!
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