Question

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

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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$let \: the \: two \: no.be \: (x)and \: (y) \: (x) \: being \: the \: greater \: one \: \\ \\ then \: \: a.t.q \\ \\ x - y = 8.....(1)and \: x + 12 = 3y....(2) \\ \\ from \: (2) \\ \\ x = 3y - 12 \\ \\ putting \: in \: this(1)eqn \\ \\ 3y - 12 - y = 8 \\ 2y = 12 + 8 = 20 \\ y = 10 \\ from(1) \\ \\ x - 10 = 8 \\ x = 18 \\ \\ therefore \: the \: no.are \: 18 \: and \: 10$

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