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Chapter 2: Q. 101 (page 128)

The sum of two numbers is 14. One number is two less than three times the other. Find the numbers.

Short Answer

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The two numbers are 4 and 10.

Step by step solution

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Step 1. Given Information

The sum of two numbers is 14. One number is two less than three times the other.

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Step 2. Forming linear equation

Let one number be x,then other number will be role="math" localid="1644497329310" 3x-2.

Sum=14

x+3x-2=14

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Step 3. Solving equation

x+3x-2=144x=14+24x=16x=4thenothernumber=3脳4-2=10

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