<PRE><B>Question 619465</B>
Let the first number be n.

Let the second number be n + 40.

n + (n + 40) = 180

n + n + 40 = 180

2n + 40 = 180

Subtract 40 from each side of the equation.

2n + 40 - 40 = 180 -40

Combine like terms:

40 - 40 = 0

180 - 40 = 140

2n = 140

Divide each side by 2

2n/2 = 140/2

n = 70

n + 40 = 70 + 40 = 110

The two numbers are:

70 and 110 </PRE>