Something plus something equals 97

You have many combinations of whole numbers that answers your question.
1 + 96
2 + 95
3 + 94

etc, etc.
or --

x + y = 97

There are 48 pairs of numbers that sum to 97. Do you have another constraint that would identify the unique answer you might be seeking?

To find the unique answer to the equation "x + y = 97," where x and y are whole numbers, you would need additional information or constraints. Without any constraints, there are infinitely many combinations of whole numbers that can satisfy this equation. If you have any specific constraints or conditions, please provide them, and I can help you find the unique solution.