Respuesta :

Given

sum of two numbers = 6

greater integer = 18

Find

Smaller number

Explanation

Let smaller number be x

according to the question ,

[tex]x+18=6[/tex]

now solve for x

by rearranging unknown terms to the left of the equation ,

[tex]\begin{gathered} x=6-18 \\ x=-12 \end{gathered}[/tex]

Final Answer

Therefore , the smaller integer is -12.