Question

The difference between two numbers is 2. If three times the larger number minus twice the smaller number is 13, find the two numbers.

Answer 1

Explanation:

LET X = LARGE NUMBER

Y= SMALL NUMBER

GIVEN,

(X-Y=2).............1 ( MULTIPLYING BY 3)

3X-2Y=13.........2

FROM 1 AND 2 ,

3X-3Y=6

3X-2Y=13

-Y=-7

Y=7

X=9