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algebra intermediate
Problem
The sum of three numbers , , and is 99. If we increase by 6, decrease by 6 and multiply by 5, the three resulting numbers are equal. What is the value of ?
Solution
We are given the equations and . Solve for to find , and solve for to find . Substituting both of these equations into , we have . Simplifying the left hand side, we get which implies . Substituting into , we have .
Final answer
51