SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 11. If one number is subtracted from the other, the result is -1. Find the number. Thank you

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Question 274334: The sum of two numbers is 11. If one number is subtracted from the other, the result is -1. Find the number.
Thank you
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be the larger & y the smaller.
y+x=11
y-x=-1
------add
2y=10
.
y=5
x=6
.
Ed