Question

The difference between two numbers is 8.if two is added to the bigger number the results will be three times the smaller number.find the number

Answer 1

first number 5
second number 13

Answer 2

Answer - 5,13

Let us assume the first number is - x

Second number is - x + 8

x + 8 + 2 = 3x

x + 10 = 3x

10 = 3x - x

Should make them substitute

2x = 10

x = 10/2 = 5

So x = 5

Second number is = x + 8 =13