Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 9 - Section 9.1 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 639: 38

Answer

483

Work Step by Step

three digit number is $zyx$ $x+y+z=15$ $y=2*z$ $x+1=z$ $x+1=z$ $x=z-1$ $x+y+z=15$ $(z-1)+2z+z=15$ $z-1+3z=15$ $4z-1=15$ $4z=16$ $4z/4=16/4$ $z=4$ $x+1=z$ $4=x+1$ $3=x$ $y=2*z$ $y=2*4$ $y=8$
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