Question

the sum of two numbers is 14 aND THE LARGER NUMBER MINUS THREE TIMES THE LESSER NUMBER IS -2 WHAT IS THE LESSER NUMBER

Answer 1

So if we add up to numbers, we get 14
If we subtract the larger number from 3 times the smaller number, we get -2

Let a and b be our numbers

\[a + b = 14\]\[a-3b=-2\]

There are various ways to solve this, happen to know any?

Answer 2

a is the larger number and b is the smaller number

Answer 3

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Answer 4

You're welcome. Let me know if you get stuck solving this system of equations