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A number x is three times the value of number y. A number z is eight times the value of y. The sum of

the three numbers is 528. What are the 3 numbers (HINT: This problem requires 3 equations to solve!!

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Answer:

y=a

x= 3a

z=8a

3a+8a+a=524

12a=528

a=44

X=3×44=132

z=8×44= 35

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Explanation:

y=a

x= 3a

z=8a

3a+8a+a=524

12a=528

a=44

X=3×44=132

z=8×44= 352

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