The sum of two numbers is 14 the larger number minus three times the lesser number is -2 what is less what is the lesser number?

The lesser number is 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x = the larger number

Let y = the smaller number

x+y=14   (1)

x-3*y= -2   (2)

(1) - (2)

the x cancel out,

4*y=16

y=4

And if you needed it,

x+4=14

x=10

answer: yes i agree that you should not put it on/p>

step-by-step explanation: the reason for this is that it wastes other peoples time and also make them fail as well and that is never good.

hi how are you doing today? if you ever need just tell me

step-by-step explanation: