12. The second of three numbers is one less than the first. The third number is 5 less than twice the second. If the third number exceeds the
first number by 12, find the three
numbers.

The three numbers are 19, 18, and 31.

Step-by-step explanation:

The three numbers are x, y, and z.

y=x-1

z=2y-5

z=x+12

2y-5=x+12

2(x-1)-5=x+12

2x-2-5=x+12

x=19

y=18

z=31

no association

step-by-step explanation:

if you have eyes and you can use them efficiently you can see that it just looks like random dots like do a line of best fit and like they're so spread out it's such a weak association you might as well consider it nonexistent