Answer:
x = 18 y = 10
Step-by-step explanation:
let the first number be x
let the second number be y
x = y + 8..... equation 1
2x + y = 46.... equation 2
x is the larger number
y is the smaller number.
Rearrange the equation and add equation 1 to equation 2.
 x - y = 8
+ 2x + y = 46
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 3x + 0 = 54
 3x = 54
divide both sides by 3
 x = 54/3
 x = 18
Substitute x = 18 into equation 1
 x = y + 8
 18 = y + 8
collect like terms
 y = 18-8
 y = 10
 
        
             
        
        
        
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