Answer:
25 and 15
Step-by-step explanation:
let the 2 numbers be x and y , x > y , then
x + y = 40 → (1)
x - y = 10 → (2)
add the 2 equations term by term to eliminate y
2x + 0 = 50
2x = 50 ( divide both sides by 2 )
x = 25
substitute x = 25 into (1)
25 + y = 40 ( subtract 25 from both sides )
y = 15
the 2 numbers are 25 and 15
