SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 3. Their difference is 1. Find the numbers.

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Question 956049: The sum of two numbers is 3. Their difference is 1. Find the numbers.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%2BB=3
A-B=1
Add the equations,
A%2BB%2BA-B=3%2B1
2A=4
A=2
Then,
2%2BB=3
B=1