The sum of two numbers is 61 and the difference is 19. what are the numbers?

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the solution is (40, 21)

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers be x and y.

Then x + y = the sum = 61, and

         x - y = the difference = 19.

Solve the system of linear equations

x + y = 61

x - y  = 19

Combining these two equations:

x + y = 61

x - y  = 19

2x    =  80, so x must be 40.

Substituting 40 for x in the first equation, we get 40 + y = 61.  

Combining the constants, we get y = 21.

Then the solution is (40, 21).

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