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

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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.

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