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The sum of two numbers is 51. The larger number is 19 more than the smaller number

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16 and 35 because 35 is 19 more than 16 and 16 plus 35=51
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Answer: The two numbers are 16 and 35.

Explanation:

Let x=smaller number

x+19=bigger number

x+x+19=51

2x+19=51

2x=32

x=16

x+19=35

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