Question 631815
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Hi,
Let x and y represent the larger and smaller nummber respectively
Question states***
 x + y = 47
<u> x - y = 37</u>       Add 1st EQ to 2nd EQ  to eliminate y
   2x = 84
    x = 42  and y = 5  {{{42 + 5 = 47}}}