Question

Need help with systems of equations

Answer 1

Explanation:

x + y = 14

this gives us

y = 14 - x

2x = y - 5

we use the first equation in the second

2x = 14 - x - 5 = 9 - x

3x = 9

x = 3

y = 14 - x = 14 - 3 = 11

the smallest number is 3 or 03.