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

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goog be able to you with that maybe

f(x) = y

f(-3) = -5

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