Question

The difference between two consecutive numbers is 26 and one number is three times the other.find them

Answer 1

Let the first number be a

Second number = 3a

According to question,

3a - a = 26

=> 2a = 26

=> a = 13

First number = 13

Second number = 3 × 13 = 39

Answer 2

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Hey friend,
Let one number be x.
other number be y
GIVEN,
x-y=26. -1

and.
x=3y. -2

substituting 2 in 1

x-y=26
3y-y=26
2y=26
y=13

x=3y=3(13) =39
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