Hi

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

 x + y = 22    |multiplying thru by 2 to  eliminate the y variable by adding the Eqs

3x - 2y = -29  

   5x =  15

    x = 3   and y = 19   

Ordered Pair (3,19) the solution for this System 

 

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