SOLUTION: The difference between two numbers is 45. Six times the smaller number minus three times the larger number is 75.

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Question 898177: The difference between two numbers is 45. Six times the smaller number minus three times the larger number is 75.
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Let x represent smaller, y the larger number     

Question States***

 y - x = 45 or

 -x + y = 45 |multiplying thru by 3 to  eliminate the y variable by adding the Eqs

6x - 3y= 75



-3x + 3y = 135

6x - 3y= 75

  3x =210

   x = 70, smaller number, larger 115 70%2B45