Question

The sum of three numbers is 26. The second number is twice the first and the third number is 6 more than the second. Find the numbers.
Use the V.E.S.T. system.

Can someone explain how to use VEST?

Answer 1

Google says
"variable, equation, solve it, test it"

Start by writing out the variables. We know that the first variable is some unknown number.

What is that?

Answer 2

The variables would be the first number (x), the second number (2x) and the third number (x+6) ... Right? @bibby

Answer 3

Exactly. Now fir that into the equation
"The sum of three numbers is 26. "

Answer 4

So... x+2x+2x+6=26? @bibby

Answer 5

yes
combine like terms

Answer 6

5x+6=26?

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

Okay now I know to take the 6 and subtract. It'd be 5x=20. Then divide: so x=4.
But what do I do to get the other two numbers.

Answer 9

you have 3 numbers
x
2x
2x+6

and x=4

Answer 10

x= 4
2x= 8
2x+6= 14
??? Is that right?

Answer 11

yiss

Answer 12

Thank you. I thought it was more complex than that. I appreciate it!

Answer 13

no problem