SOLUTION: the difference between two numbers is 8. if 2 is added to the bigger number the result will be three times the smaller number. find the numbers.

Question 807439: the difference between two numbers is 8. if 2 is added to the bigger number the result will be three times the smaller number. find the numbers.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m - n = 8
m + 2 = 3n
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(n + 8) + 2 = 3n
2n = 10
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Answer:
n = 5
m = 13
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