Question 974865
Let the numbers be {{{ x }}} and {{{ y }}}
given:
(1) {{{ y = 2x + 9 }}}
(2) {{{ x + y - 10 = 14 }}}
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(1) {{{ 2x - y = -9 }}}
(2) {{{ x + y = 24 }}}
Add the equations
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{{{ 3x = 15 }}}
{{{ x = 5 }}}
and
(1) {{{ y = 2*5 + 9 }}}
(1) {{{ y = 10 + 9 }}}
(1) {{{ y = 19 }}}
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smaller: 5
larger: 19