Question

The difference between two numbers is 8. If 2 is added to the bigger number the result will be three times that smaller number. Find the number.​

Answer 1

let the first number be x

let the 2nd number be x- 8

x+2=3(x-8)

x+2=3x-24

x-3x=-24-2

-2x=-26

x=-26/-2

= 13

1 number = x =13

2number = x-8 = 5