Question

Jabari is thinking of three numbers. The greatest number is twice as large as the least number. The middle number is three more than the least number. The sum of the three numbers is

75
. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

18,21,36

Explanation:

1. You can use Algebra to solve it x+x+3+2x=75 or 4x+3=75 will give you the answer 18
2. 18 then plus 3 is 21
3. so 18 plus 21 is 39
4. Then the greatest number is 18x2=36
5. 39+36=75