Question

The larger of two numbers is three times the
smaller. The difference between the numbers
is 14. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

small number = 7

larger number = 21

Step-by-step explanation:

Let small number = x

and

The larger number = 3x ( it says larger number is 3 times the smaller number)

3x - x = 14 ( difference between the two numbers is 14)

2x = 14

x = 14/2

x = 7

therefore the larger number = 3x

3*7 = 21

and the smaller number = 7