Question

The sum of two numbers is 14 one number is two less than three times the other. find the numbers​

Answer 1

The numbers are
`10` and
`4`

Explanation:

Let

x-----> one number

y----> the other number

we know that

`x+y=14` ------> equation A

`x=3y-2` -----> equation B

Substitute equation B in equation A and solve for y

`3y-2+y=14`

`4y=14+2`

`y=16/4=4`

Find the value of x

`x=3(4)-2=10`