Question

One number is three times the other number.The difference between the two numbers is 12.find the two numbers.

Answer 1

let the number be 3x

other number is x

now 3x-x=12

2x=12

x=6

now numbers are18,6

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the 1st number be x

Given, one number is three times the other number.

So let the 2nd number be 3x

Given, their difference = 12

According to the question,

3x - x = 12

➾ 2x = 12

➾ x = 12 by 6

➾ x = 6

1st number ➾ x

➾ 6

2nd number ➾ 3x

➾ 3 × 6

➾18