SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 55. The smaller number is 19 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?

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Question 936888: The sum of two numbers is 55. The smaller number is 19 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%2BB=55
A=B-19
Substitute,
%28B-19%29%2BB=55
2B=74
highlight%28B=37%29
Then,
A=37-19
highlight%28A=18%29