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Find two numbers whose sum is 17 and whose difference is 1

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Miszxasimah19id
9 and 8 is the answer 9+8=17; 9-8=1
Shaundavidcalfoid
let x be the first number
    y be the second number
  x + y = 17
  x -  y = 1
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      2y = 16     ( subtract the equations )
        y = 8
  x + 8 = 17
  x = 17 - 8
  x = 9
Therefore, the two numbers are 8 and 9.