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The sum of two numbers is 15 and their difference is 1.

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 15 an d t h e i r d i ff ere n ce i s 1.

Solution

The numbers : 8, 7

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 15

x - y = 1

x + y = 15, x - y = 1 : x = 8, y = 7

The numbers : 8, 7

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