The following is known about three numbers: If the second number is subtracted from the sum of the first number and 5 times the third number, the result is -6. The third number plus 2 times the first number is -1. The first number plus 5 times the second number plus the third number is 4. Find the three numbers. [Hint: let x represent the first number, y the second number, and z the third number. Use the given conditions to write and solve a system of equations.]

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The following is known about three numbers: If the second number is subtracted from the sum of the first number and 5 times the third number, the result is -6. The third number plus 2 times the first number is -1. The first number plus 5 times the second number plus the third number is 4. Find the three numbers.
[Hint: let x represent the first number, y the second number, and z the third number. Use the given conditions to write and solve a system of equations.]

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