the sum of two numbers is 14 the larger number minus three times the Lesser number is - 2 what is less what is the Lesser number?

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Baby Doll

9 December, 18:43

the sum of two numbers is 14 the larger number minus three times the Lesser number is - 2 what is less what is the Lesser number?

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Corinne Avery · Answer 1

The lesser number is 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x = the larger number

Let y = the smaller number

x+y=14 (1)

x-3*y = - 2 (2)

(1) - (2)

the x cancel out,

4*y=16

y=4

And if you needed it,

x+4=14

x=10