Question

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

Answer 1

Hey

Here is your answer,

Let the two numbers be x and y.

According to the question,

X-y=26
X=3y

Substitute the value of x in equation 1,
3y-y=26
2y=26
Y=26/2
Y=13

X=3y
X=3x13
X=39

The two numbers are 39 and 13.

Hope it helps you!

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :-

Difference between two numbers is 26 and one number is three times the other.

Solution :-

Let the larger number be x                  

Let the smaller number be y                  

According to the question,            

⇒ x – y = 26                  

⇒ x = 26 + y                  

Then,      

⇒ x = 3y                  

Putting the value of x we get                  

⇒ 26 = 3y-y

⇒ 26 =2y

⇒ 13 = y        

So value of x = 3y                  

Putting value of y, we get                  

⇒ x = 3 × 13

⇒ x = 39                  

Hence, the numbers are 13 and 39.