Question

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?

Answer 1

The lesser number is 4

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