Answer:
x = 45, y = 24.
Step-by-step explanation:
If the 2 numbers are x and y:
x + y = 69...........(1)
x = 2y - 3
x - 2y = -3...........(2)
Subtract: (1) - (2):
x - x + y - (-2y) = 69 - (-3)
y + 2y = 72
3y = 72
y = 24.
From equation 1:-
x + 24 = 69
x = 45.
