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The sum of two numbers is 14. the larger number minus three times the lesser number - 2. what is the lesser number?

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  1. Today, 11:41
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    Let's take the 2 numbers are a and b.

    a + b = 14

    if a > b

    a - 3b = - 2

    Subtract both numbers

    4b = 16

    b = 4

    lesser number is 4.
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