SOLUTION: find two numbers whose sum is 49 with a diffence of 1.

Question 237005: find two numbers whose sum is 49 with a diffence of 1.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Let

represent the larger number. Let

represent the smaller.

The sum is 49:

The difference is 1:

Solve the system of equations. The ordered pair solution of this consistent and independent system will be your two numbers. Hint: Solve by elimination of the

variable.

John

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