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the sum of three number is 57. the difference of the largest and the smallest is 47, and the sum of the two smaller number is 16. find the numbers

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sum of 3 numbers = 57

let

the numbers be x, y and z.

x + y + z = 57

let z be the largest and x be the smallest.

z - x = 47

x+y = 16

User Alberto Rossi
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