Hi

Let x and y represent the numbers larger and smaller number respectively

 x + y = 24   |multiplying thru by 3 to  eliminate the y variable by adding the EQs

2x - 3y = 36    

  5x  = 108

   x = 108/5 = 21.6  and y = 2.4   

 

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
  x + y =43   not 24

2x - 3y = 36

x = 33,   y = 10

check

66-30=36

ok

 

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