Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

13, 39

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the smaller no. be 'x'.

Greater no. = 3x

As per the question,

3x-x = 26.

2x = 26.

x= 26/2

∴ x= 13

Thus, smaller no. is 13.

Greater no. is 39

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let  the unknown no be x and the other is 3x

By given condition equation will be---

3x-x=26

2x=26

x=13

sox=13 and 3x = 39

so the two numbers are 13 and 39

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