Question 12431
let us say 2 numbers are x and y and y is the larger number.
Since their sum is 26, so x + y = 26
also y = 3x-2 based on the 2nd fact.

Now from Ist equation y = 26 -x 
equate the 2 y, 
26 -x = 3x -2
so 4x = 28
x = 7
now y = 26 - 7 = 19
so numbers are 7 and 9.

Thanks,
kchande