Question

One number is 3 times another. If the difference between the numbers is 14, what is the larger number?

Answer 1

The numbers are 7 and 21.

Explanation:

The difference is 14 and 7*3= 21

Answer 2

21

Explanation:

Create an equation: 3n - n = 14

Solve: 3n - n = 14

2n = 14

n = 7

Larger number: 3(7) = 21