The two numbers are 12 and 5.
Two equations can be derived from this question
5x + 2y = 70 equation 1
4x - 2y = 38 equation 2
Where:
x = larger number
y = smaller number
In order to determine the larger number, the following steps hare to be taken:
Add equation 2 and 1
9x = 108
Divide both sides by 9
x = 108/9
x = 12
In order to determine the smaller number, substitute for x in equation 1
5(12) + 2y = 70
60 + 2y = 70
70 - 60 = 2y
10 = 2y
y = 5
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