Question

The difference between two numbers is 8. If 2 is added to the bigger number the result

will be three times the smaller number . Find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

13 and 5

Step-by-step explanation:

13-5=8

13+2=15

5×2=15

Answer 2

Answer:

The two numbers are 13 and 5

Step-by-step explanation:

let the bigger number be x

therefore the smaller number is (x-8)

According to the problem,

2+x=3(x-8)

3x-x=24+2

2x=26

x=13

therefore,x-8= 13-8=5