SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers os 5 and their difference is 1. Find the number ?

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Question 1113299: the sum of two numbers os 5 and their difference is 1. Find the number ?
Answer by ikleyn(52778) About Me  (Show Source):
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You can easily guess the answer: the numbers are 2 and 3.

Algebraically, 

x + y = 5
x - y = 1
---------------- Add the two equations ans see what will happen.