SOLUTION: if 45 is subtracted from twice the greater of two number, it result in the other number. if 21 is subtracted from twice the smaller number, it result in the greater number. find th

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Question 872620: if 45 is subtracted from twice the greater of two number, it result in the other number. if 21 is subtracted from twice the smaller number, it result in the greater number. find the number.
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if 45 is subtracted from twice the greater of two number, it result in the other number. if 21 is subtracted from twice the smaller number, it result in the greater number. find the number.
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let x=greater number
let y=smaller number
..
2x-45=y
2y-21=x
..
y=2x-45
2y=x+21
..
2y=4x-90
2y=x+21
subtract
3x-111=0
3x=111
x=37
y=2x-45
y=74-45
y=29
..
greater number=37
smaller number=29