Question

The sum of three numbers is 14. The sum of twice the first number, 4 times the second number, and 5 times the third number is 56. The difference between 4 times the first number and the second number is 14. Find the three numbers.

Answer 1

Answer: 4, 2, 8

Explanation:

4 + 2 + 8 = 14

14 = 14

2(4) + 4(2) + 5(8) = 56

8 + 8 + 40 = 56

56 =56

| 4(4) - 2 | = 14

|16-2| = 14

14 = 14