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

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Harold Dunn · Answer 1 · 2020-11-09T21:16:44+0000

Answer:

The numbers are
and

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