Answer: The larger number is 40.
The smaller number is 19
Step-by-step explanation:
x + (x-21) = 59 This is the number and the number difference add to 59.
x + x = 59 + 21 Add 21 to both sides. Combine like terms.
2x = 80 divide both sides by 2
x= 40 This is the first number. Subtract 21 to get the second number
40 - 21 = 19
The difference between 40 and 19 is 21.
19 + 40 = 59
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