Question 898177
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Hi

Let x represent smaller, y the larger number     
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 y - x = 45 or
 -x + y = 45 |multiplying thru by 3 to  eliminate the y variable by adding the Eqs
<u>6x - 3y= 75</u>

-3x + 3y = 135
<u>6x - 3y= 75</u>
  3x =210
   x = 70, smaller number, larger 115 {{{70+45}}}