SOLUTION: One of two numbers exceeds the other by 10, and their sum is 126. What are the numbers?

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Question 608929: One of two numbers exceeds the other by 10, and their sum is 126. What are the numbers?
Answer by flame8855(424) About Me  (Show Source):
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y = x +10
x+y = 126
2x+10 = 126
2x = 116
x = 58
y = 68