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 sum of three numbers is 16. The sum of twice the first number, 3 times the second number, and 4 times the third number is 46. The difference between 5 times the first number and the second number is 31. Find the three numbers.

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College Algebra

ISBN: 9780134453262

7th Edition

Authors: Robert F Blitzer

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