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.
lifference is 28?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The numbers are 13 and 5.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's assume that, the bigger number is x

According to the problem, the smaller number is x - 8

Also, x + 2 = 3(x - 8)

=> 3x - x = 2 + 24

∴ 2x = 26

∴ x = 26/2 = 13

∴ x - 8 = 13 - 8 = 5