Question 943211
X+Y=53; 2X-3Y=26
Solve first  for X: X=53-Y
Substitute in second
2(53-Y)-3Y=26
106-2Y-3Y=26 subtract 196 from each side
-5Y=-80
 Y=16
X+Y=53
X+16=53
X=37
ANSWERS the first number is 37, the second is 16