Question

2. One number is three times the other. The difference

between the two numbers is 12. Find the two numbers

Answer 1

Let the numbers be x and y

x = 3y

x - y = 12

from above eqn

3y - y = 12

2y = 12

y = 6

from,

x = 3y

x = 18

The numbers are 6 and 18.

Answer 2

6 and 18

Explanation: