Question

the difference between two numbers is 26 and one number is thrice the other number. write the greater number .

Answer 1

let consider the two numbers is a, b .

given,

a-b=26 and a=3b

now substitute a=3b in a-b=26

3b-b=26

2b=26

b=26/2=13

a=13×3=39

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the smaller number be x

Btp ( By the problem )

the greater number will be 3x