Hi,

The smaller number is 21 less than the larger number.

smaller number 

Question states*** The Two numbers have a sum of 67

 (x-21) + x = 67

  x - 21 + x = 67

   2x-21 = 67     |Combining Like terms

   2x = 67+21     |Adding 21 to both sides of the EQ

   2x = 78

    x = 39, the larger number.  The smaller number is 18.   

CHECKING our answer***

  39 + 18 = 57

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