Question

The sum of three numbers is 23. The third number one more than the sum of the first and second numbers. The first number is ten less than the third number. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

2, 9, 12

Explanation:

We know that the first number is ten less than the third number and that the third number is one more than the first number and second number combined. Because of this, our third number has to be one away than the combination of the first two numbers. Now, we just have to see the numbers of the first two values and the first number is 10 less than the third number. You can mostly guess the numbers once you understand. I hope that this didn't confuse you more. Hope this helps!