Question

7) The difference between two numbers is 26 and one number is three times the other. Find them.

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the numbers be x and y.

x > y

x = 3y

x - y = 26

Substituting the value of x in this eqn

3y - y = 26

2y = 26

y = 13

x= 3y = 3 × 13

x = 39

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

x-y = 26

x-3x = 26

2x = 26

x= 26/2 = 13