In Exercises 2324, let x represent the first number, y the second number, and z the third

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In Exercises 23–24, let x represent the first number, y the second number, and z the third number. Use the given conditions to write a system of equations. Solve the system and find the numbers.

The following is known about three numbers: Three times the first number plus the second number plus twice the third number is 5. If 3 times the second number is subtracted from the sum of the first number and 3 times the third number, the result is 2. If the third number is subtracted from 2 times the first number and 3 times the second number, the result is 1. Find the numbers.

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College Algebra

ISBN: 9780134453262

7th Edition

Authors: Robert F Blitzer

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