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andrew11 [14]
3 years ago
7

The sum of two numbers is 14. the larger number minus three times the lesser number -2. what is the lesser number?

Mathematics
2 answers:
NeTakaya3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

The lesser number is y=4

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : The sum of two numbers is 14. the larger number minus three times the lesser number -2.

To find : What is the lesser number?

Solution :

Let the two numbers be x and y,

The sum of two numbers is 14

i.e. x+y=14  ....(1)

Let x be the larger number and y be the smaller number.

So, the larger number minus three times the lesser number -2

i.e. x-3y=-2 ...(2)

Solving equation (1) and (2)

Substitute x from (1) into (2)

x-3y=-2

(14-y)-3y=-2

-y-3y=-2-14

-4y=-16

y=4

Put in equation (1)

x+y=14

x+4=14

x=10

Therefore, The lesser number is y=4 and larger number is x=10.

Tatiana [17]3 years ago
3 0
Let's take the 2 numbers are a and b.
a + b =14

if a > b
a - 3b = -2

Subtract both numbers
4b = 16
b = 4

lesser number is 4.
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