The ratio of three numbers is 4 : 1 : 7. The sum of the numbers is 24. What are the three numbers?

8, 2, 14

Step-by-step explanation:

sum the parts of the ratio, 4 + 1 + 7 = 12 parts , then

24 ÷ 12 = 2 ← value of 1 part of the ratio, then

4 parts = 4 × 2 = 8

7 parts = 7 × 2 = 14

The 3 numbers are 8, 2, 14

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x = 17

step-by-step explanation:

1st step: isolate x.

24 - 3x = -27

-24         -24

-3x   =   -51

2nd step: divide.

-3x     =   -51

  3             3

  x       =     17

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