Known information:
- the sum of three numbers: 24
- the smallest number is 2 less than the largest number
- the largest number is equal to the sum of the smallest and middle number.
Let us set up some variables for our terms:
- smallest number --> S
- middle number --> M
- largest number -- L
Let us set up some equations in terms of our known information
- S + M + L = 24
- S = L - 2
- L = S + M
Let us set up everything in terms of L, because in the first equation, we will be able to get rid of all the other variables but L allowing us to solve the equation:
(S + M) + L = 24 ---> L + L = 24
2L = 24
L = 12
Since L = 12, we know that S = L - 2:
S = L - 2 = 12 - 2 = 10
Since now we know that L = 12, and S = 10, and L = S + M:
L = S + M
12 = 10 + M
M = 2
So our answer is 2, 10, 12
Hope that helps!
Answer:
m = 3
n = 14
p = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
7/x-3/2=(n-mx)/px
(7*2-3*x/2)/2x=(n-mx)/px
=>(14-3x)/2x = (n-mx)/px
now we will compare
LHS and RHS with terms containing X and terms not containing x
so
14 = n
-3x = -mx
m = 3
2x = px
p = 2
Thus,
values for m, n, and p
are 3,14 and 2 respectively.
Answer:
14 boxes
Step-by-step explanation:
8 times 7=56 then 56 divided by 4 is 14
A=3. Because 3-5=-2. Hope I helped and have a great day and night
Answer:
p = -12
Step-by-step explanation:
- 10p + 9p = 12
- p = 12
p = - 12
