the sum of 3 numbers is 9. tge second number is 3 less than the first. the thirf number is four morethan twice the first. find each number

The value of the first number, x, is eual to 2. The value of the second number, y, is equal to - 1. The value of the third number, z, is equal to 8.

x + y + z = 9

y = x - 3

z = 2x + 4

Because we have values for y and z, we can find the exact value of x, which we can use to find the exact values for the other variables.

x + x - 3 + 2x + 4 = 9

Combine like terms.

4x + 1 = 9

Subtract 1 from both sides.

4x = 8

Divide both sides by 4.

x = 2

Now that we have a value for x, we can plug this value in to each other x value to solve for y and z.

y = 2 - 3

y = - 1

z = 2 (2) + 4

z = 8

Answer is 8 sorry if I'm incorrect