SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 92, and one exceeds the other by 40. What are the numbers?

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Question 608927: The sum of two numbers is 92, and one exceeds the other by 40. What are the numbers?
Answer by flame8855(424) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y = 92
y = x +40
2x+40 = 92
2x = 52
x = 26
y = 66