Answer:
I. First number, a = 40.
II. Second number, b = 50.
III. Third number, c = 120.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the three numbers be a, b and c respectively.
Given the following data;
Translating the word problem into an algebraic equation, we have;
a + b + c = 210
b = a + 10
c = 3a
Substituting the value of b and c into the equation, we have;
a + a + 10 + 3a = 210
5a + 10 = 210
5a = 210 - 10
5a = 200
a = 200/5
a = 40
To find the value of b;
b = a + 10
b = 40 + 10
b = 50
To find c
c = 3a
c = 3*40
c = 120
