The difference of two numbers is 18. The sum of the two numbers is 62. Let x be the greater number, and let y be the lesser number.

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The greater number is x = 40 and the lesser number is y = 22.
The difference of two numbers is 18. The sum of the two numbers is 62. Let x be the greater number, and let y be the lesser number.

Question
What are the two numbers? Enter the answers in the boxes.
The greater number is x = 40 and the lesser number is y = 22.