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

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Answer:

The numbers are 7 and 21.

Explanation:

The difference is 14 and 7*3= 21

User XtianGIS
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Answer:

21

Explanation:

Create an equation: 3n - n = 14

Solve: 3n - n = 14

2n = 14

n = 7

Larger number: 3(7) = 21

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