SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 47 and their difference between the numbers is 1. Find the numbers. can you show me how to solve using linear equations? I already know the answer, b

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Question 574641: The sum of two numbers is 47 and their difference between the numbers is
1. Find the numbers.
can you show me how to solve using linear equations? I already know the answer, but don't know how to write the equations.
thanks so much
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x + y = 47
x - y =  1

Edwin
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