Asked by Keonn'a
The sum of three numbers is 16. Two times the smallest is 2 less than the largest, while the sum of the largest and smallest is 11. Use a linear system in three variables to find the three numbers.
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Answered by
Steve
assume that x <= y <= z
Then we are told that
x+y+z = 16
2x = z-2
x+z = 11
Now just crank it out.
Then we are told that
x+y+z = 16
2x = z-2
x+z = 11
Now just crank it out.
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