Question 149067
one positive number=x-----------------because you need to assign a variable to solve for
other positive number=3x-----------------because it is three times the other
difference=8


Therefore,
3x-x=8----------------------------------because their difference is 8


Combine like terms (the x's)
2x=8


Divide both sides by 2
x=4


one positive number=x
other positive number=3x


Plug in x
First number=(4)
Second number=3(4)


So,
First number=4
Second number=12