Answer:
The smaller number is 3
Step-by-step explanation:
x+y =10
x-y =4
We can use elimination to solve this system
x+y =10
x-y =4
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2x = 14
Divide by 2
2x/2 = 14/2
x = 7
Now we need to find y
x+y =10
7+y =10
Subtract 7 from each side
7-7+y = 10-7
y = 3
