The sum of three integers is 389. The sum of the first and second integers is 69 more than the third integer. The third integer is 60 less than the first integer. Let x represent the first integer, y represent the second, and z represent the third integer. Find the three integers. (We suggest that you set up a matrix and use the calculator to solve.)

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The sum of three integers is 389. The sum of the first and second integers is 69 more than the third integer. The third integer is 60 less than the first integer. Let x represent the first integer, y represent the second, and z represent the third integer. Find the three integers. (We suggest that you set up a matrix and use the calculator to solve.)

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