Translate the problem situation to a system of equations. Do not solve.The difference between two numbers is 1. Three times the smaller number plus the larger number is 85. What are the numbers?

A. x - y = 1; 3x + y = 85
B. x + y = 1; x + 3y = 85
C. x - y = 1; x + 3z = 85
D. x - y = 1; x + 3y = 85


Answer: D

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