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Name the two numbers x & y , you can form these equations:

x + y = 21

x - y = 19

Solve the system by substitution:

x - y = 19 --> x = 19 + y

19 + y + y = 21

19 + 2y = 21

2y = 2

y = 1

But, X + y = 21

X + 1 = 21

x = 20

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