9. (6 points) The difference between two numbers, A and B, is 144, and A is 14 less than 3 times B. Therefore, A is $\qquad$
【Answer】Solution: $(144+14) \div(3-1)+144$,
$$
\begin{array}{l}
=158 \div 2+144, \\
=79+144, \\
=223,
\end{array}
$$

Answer: Number A is 223.
Therefore, the answer should be: 223.