Question

The difference of two numbers is 28. Find the number if the larger is 3 times smaller.​

Answer 1

14,42

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the smaller number be x

Hence, the larger number = 3x

Hence,

`3x-x=28\\2x=28\\x=14`

Hence, the smaller number = x = 14

The larger number = 3x = 42