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27 April, 09:39

The difference between two numbers is 8. if 2 is added to the bigger number the result will be three times the small number. Find the number

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  1. 27 April, 09:51
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    X - y = 8

    x + 2 = 3y ... x = 3y - 2

    3y - 2 - y = 8

    2y = 10

    y = 5

    x - y = 8

    x - 5 = 8

    x = 8 + 5

    x = 13

    so x = 13 and y = 5
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