Question

One number is six more than the other. Their sum is 42. Find the numbers.

Short answer

The two numbers are 18 and 24.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Given information

One number is six more than the other. Their sum is 42.

Step 2. Forming equation

Let one number be $x$and other will be $x+6.$

Sum$=42$

$x+x+6=42$

Step 3. Solving equation

$$\begin{gathered} 2x+6=42 \\ 2x=36 \\ x=18 \\ othernumber=18+6=24 \end{gathered}$$