The two numbers that add up to 158 are 99 and 59.
The equation of variables that have a maximum power of 1 is known as a linear equation.
Let the lesser number be x.
So, the greater number will be x+40.
And the sum of both the numbers is 158.
So, the resulting linear equation based on given conditions is,
x + x + 40 = 158
2x = 158 - 40
2x = 118
x = 118/2
x = 59
So, the lesser number is 59.
And the greater number is 59 + 40 = 99.
Hence, the two numbers that add up to 158 are 99 and 59.
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