the difference of 2 numbers is 14 three time the first number added to the second number is 26 find the two number

Answer 1

the difference of two numbers is 14. x - y = 14

3 times the first number added to

the second number is 26. 3x + y = 26

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4x = 40

x = 10

Now, solve for y.

10 - y = 14

-y = 4

y = -4.

hope this helps, Tony Julian