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The quotient of two numbers is 1. The sum of the two numbers is 86. What are the two numbers?

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Explanation:

Let's denote the two numbers by x and y. We know that:

The quotient of two numbers is 1, which means x/y = 1, or equivalently x=y.

The sum of the two numbers is 86, which means x + y = 86.

Substituting x for y in the second equation, we get:

x + x = 86

Simplifying, we get:

2x = 86

Dividing both sides by 2, we get:

x = 43

Since x=y, the other number is also 43.

Therefore, the two numbers are 43 and 43.

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