Question

The sum of 3 numbers is 79. The second number is 9 times the first and the third number is three more than the second. Find the numbers

Answer 1

Hint:

x = 1st number
9x = 2nd number
9x + 3 = 3rd number

x + 9x + (9x + 3) = 79

Answer 2

Solve for x

Answer 3

Thanks!

Answer 4

You're not done until you solve for x

Answer 5

Do you know how to do that?

Answer 6

I simplified and did \[10x +\left( 9x + 3 \right) = 79\]Now I'm kinda confused

Answer 7

@Hero

Answer 8

Hint: Remove the parentheses and continue solving.