Question

I am thinking of two integers with a sum of 6 if the greater integer is 18 find the smaller integer.

Answer 1

Given

sum of two numbers = 6

greater integer = 18

Find

Smaller number

Step-by-step explanation

Let smaller number be x

according to the question ,

`x+18=6`

now solve for x

by rearranging unknown terms to the left of the equation ,

`\begin{gathered} x=6-18 \\ x=-12 \end{gathered}`

Final Answer

Therefore , the smaller integer is -12.