the sum of two numbers is 14.the larger number minus three times the lesser number is -2.what is the lesser number?
A.3 B.12 C.10 D.4
the sum of two numbers is 14.
the larger number minus three times the lesser number is -2.
what is the lesser number?
L + S = 14
L – 3S = – 2
subtract the 2nd, to obtain 4S = 16
S = 4 "S" is the smaller, or lesser
L + 4 = 14
L = 10 "L" is the larger
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