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17 February, 14:31

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?

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  1. 17 February, 16:17
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    The lesser number is 4

    Step-by-step 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
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