Question

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!!

Answer 1

y=a

x= 3a

z=8a

3a+8a+a=524

12a=528

a=44

X=3×44=132

z=8×44= 35

2

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

y=a

x= 3a

z=8a

3a+8a+a=524

12a=528

a=44

X=3×44=132

z=8×44= 352