Answer:
(37, 19 )
Explanation:
let x and y be the two numbers , with x greater than y , then
x + y = 56 → (1)
x - y = 18 → (2)
add (1) and (2) term by term to eliminate y
(x + x) + (y - y) = 56 + 18
2x + 0 = 74
2x = 74 ( divide both sides by 2 )
x = 37
substitute x = 37 into (1)
37 + y = 56 ( subtract 37 from both sides )
y = 19
the two numbers are (37, 19 )