A fruit company delivers its fruit in two types of boxes: large and small. Delivery of 4 large boxes and 8 small boxes has a total weight of 105 kilograms. Delivery of 2 large boxes and 3 small boxes has a total weight of 46 kilograms. How much does each type of box weigh?
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