Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Solution
17 = a + b
b = a + 1 Substitute b into the top equation
17 = a + a+1 Combine
17 = 2a + 1 Subtract 1 from both sides
17-1 = 2a+1-1 Combine
16 = 2a Divide both sides by 2
16/2 = 2a/2
a = 8
b = 8 + 1 = 9
Answer
a = 8
b = 9
