Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

small number is 14

Larger number is 31

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x = one number

Let y = the second number

x + y = 45

x = y - 17

Put y - 17 into the top equation for x

y - 17 + y = 45

2y - 17 = 45          Add 17 to both sides

2y = 45 + 17

2y = 62                Divide by 2

y = 62/2

y = 31