Answer:
31 and 13
Step-by-step explanation:
let the 2 numbers be x and y , with x > y , then
x + y = 44 → (1)
y = x - 18 → (2)
Substitute y = x - 18 into (1)
x + x - 18 = 44
2x - 18 = 44 ( add 18 to both sides )
2x = 62 ( divide both sides by 2 )
x = 31
and
y = 31 - 18 = 13
The 2 numbers are 31 and 13
