SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 36 and their difference is 6. Find the larger of the two numbers. Please help

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Question 403284: The sum of two numbers is 36 and their difference is 6. Find the larger of the two numbers.
Please help

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
36/2 = 18
6/2 = 3
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18 ± 3 = 15 & 21

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