Question

The difference of 2 integers is 6. The sum of the same 2

integers is 42. What is the lesser of the 2 integers?

Answer 1

Explanation:

x - y = 6

x + y = 42

substitute

x = y + 6

( y + 6) + y = 42

2y + 6 = 42

2y = 36

y = 18

x = y + 6

x = 18 + 6

x = 24