Math Problem Statement

Haikal has three numbers. When he added two of them at a time, the sums were 23, 38 and 45 . What is the sum of all three Haikal's numbers?

Solution

Let Haikal's three numbers be aa, bb, and cc. According to the problem, we know the following sums:

a+b=23a + b = 23 b+c=38b + c = 38 a+c=45a + c = 45

To find the sum of all three numbers, a+b+ca + b + c, we can add the three given equations:

(a+b)+(b+c)+(a+c)=23+38+45(a + b) + (b + c) + (a + c) = 23 + 38 + 45

Simplifying the left-hand side:

a+b+b+c+a+c=2a+2b+2c=2(a+b+c)a + b + b + c + a + c = 2a + 2b + 2c = 2(a + b + c)

Now, calculate the right-hand side:

23+38+45=10623 + 38 + 45 = 106

Thus, we have:

2(a+b+c)=1062(a + b + c) = 106

Dividing both sides by 2:

a+b+c=1062=53a + b + c = \frac{106}{2} = 53

So, the sum of all three of Haikal's numbers is 53\boxed{53}.

Would you like further details on how this was solved or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What are the individual values of aa, bb, and cc?
  2. How would the solution change if one of the sums was different?
  3. Can you express each number in terms of the others?
  4. How would you solve this problem using matrices?
  5. What if the problem involved four numbers and four sums?

Tip: When solving problems with sums of combinations, adding all the equations is a quick way to simplify and find the total.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Systems of Equations

Formulas

Addition of equations to find sums
Simplification of 2(a + b + c) = total sum

Theorems

Properties of equality and linear equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8