The sum of three numbers is 16. The sum of twice the first number, 5 times the second number, and 6 times the third number is 69. The difference between 8 time the first number and the second number is 45. Find the three numbers. first number: second number. third number.

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The sum of three numbers is 16. The sum of twice the first number, 5 times the second number, and 6 times the third number is 69. The difference between 8 times
the first number and the second number is 45. Find the three numbers.
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first number:
second number:
third number:
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