Solve the problem.
-One number is 2 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 8 less than 3 times the first. Find the two numbers.
A)12 and 14
B)11 and 13
C)13 and 15
D)-14 and -12

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let x be the first number and y be the second number.From the given information, we have:x = y - 22y = 3x - 8Substituting x = y - 2 into the second equation, we get:2y = 3(y - 2) - 82y = 3y - 6 - 8y = 14Substituting y = 14 into the first equation, we get:x = 14 - 2x = 12Therefore, the two numbers are 12 and 14.

Solve the Problem. -One Number Is 2 Less Than a Second Number. Twice