Answer:
the numbers are 9 and 27
Explanation:
equation to the problem: x+y=36
one number (y) is 18 times greater than the other number (x): x+18=y
plug in the 2nd equation to the first equation (systems of equations):
x+(x+18)=36
solve the equation:
2x+18=36
*minus 18 on both sides*
2x=18
*divide the whole equation by 2 to get the value of just one x*
x=9
since variable x is the n smaller number, add 18 to 9 to get the 2nd number:
18+9= 27
y=27