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A Puzzle

Given 1 < x < y and x + y < 100.

Mathematician P knows the product x * y.

Mathematician S knows the sum x + y.

P: I can't determine x and y
S: I knew that.
P: Now I can.
S: So can I.

What are x and y?

I've posted a solution in ruby.