Answer:
6 and 4
Explanation:
the first number is x and the second is y , then triple x is 3x , so
3x + y = 22 → (1)
the second number y is equal to twice x , less 8 , that is 2x - 8 , so
y = 2x - 8 → (2)
solving the 2 equations simultaneously.
substitute y = 2x - 8 into (1)
3x + 2x - 8 = 22
5x - 8 = 22 ( add 8 to both sides )
5x = 30 ( divide both sides by 5 )
x = 6
substitute x = 6 into (2) for y
y = 2(6) - 8 = 12 - 8 = 4
first number is 6 and second number is 4