Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
If 2 numbers have a total, you are adding the numbers together.
x + y = 33
If they have a difference of 9 you are subtracting the two numbers. Let the larger one be x
x - y =9
x + y = 33
x - y = 9 Add
2x = 42 Divide by 2
2x/2 = 42/2
x = 21
x + y = 33
21 + y = 33 Subtract 21 from both sides
y = 33 - 21 Combine
y = 12
