If we first identify our variables, x will be the larger number and y will be the smaller number. We can now identify our equations. x=1000+2y x-y=9000
I now have a system of equations, so I can solve for x and y.
1000+2y-y=9000 y=8000 x-8000=9000 x=17000 The larger number is 17000 and the smaller number is 8000.
the reason behind my answer is that in adding all the time they wanted to spend doing things around NYC it totaled 5 hours. 5 hours before 8:45pm is 3:45pm.
