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The difference of the two numbers is 1.Their sum is 23.find the numbers

User Pheepster
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Answer:

11 and 12

Explanation:

The two numbers will be called x and y. The sum of x and y is 23 and the difference is 1.

x + y = 23

x - y = 1

Add the equations together

x + y + x - y = 23 + 1

2x = 24

x = 12

y = x - 1

y = 11

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