Question

One positive number is 3 times another number. The difference between the two numbers is 62. Find the numbers

Answer 1

31

93

Explanation:

Let the larger number = y

Let the smaller number = x

y = 3x

y - x = 62

3x - x = 62

2x = 62

2x/2 = 62/2

x = 31

y = 3x

y = 3*31

y = 93