Question

2. The difference between two numbers is 8. If 2 is added to the bigger number the result
will be three times the smaller number. Find the numbers.
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Answer 1

Answer:

The two numbers are 11/2 & 5/2

Step-by-step explanation:

let's assume the two numbers are X,Y

given that:

X + Y = 8. -----(1)

let's take X as a bigger number then Y

then

X + 2 = 3*Y

or

X - 3Y = -2. -----(2)

on solving

X = 11/2 , Y = 5/2