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One number is one more than another. Their sum is five. Find both number

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isnt the answer 2 and 3
User David Ching
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Answer:

2,3

Explanation:

Let one number be x,

Another number(y)=(x+1)

x+y=5

2x=5-1

x=2

Therefore, one number is x=2 and other is (x+1)=3

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