Question

the difference between two numbers is 8 if 2 is added to the bigger number the result will be 3 times the smaller number find the number ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the no. r X and Y

then

X-Y =2 --1st

Step-by-step explanation:

X +2=3Y --2nd

subtracting equation we get

2 +Y =3Y-2

Y=2

and X=4

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Answer 2

Answer:

5

Step-by-step explanation:

x+2=3(x-8)

x+2=3x-24

2+24=3x-x

26=2x

26/2=x

x=13

Bigger number =13

smaller number =13-8

=5

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