x+y=14
x-3y=-2 => x=3y-2
Substitute
3y-2+y=14
You should be able to finish it from here.
Ger R.
asked • 01/29/19The sum of the two numbers is 14. The larger number minus three times the lesser number is -2. What is the lesser number?
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