Question 408502
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Hi
The sum of two numbers is 36
Let x and (36-x)represent the smaller and larger number respectively
Question states***
 (1/6)(36-x) + x/9 = 11
Solving for x
   3(36-x) + 2x = 11*18
  108 - 198 = x
       -90 = x, smaller number.  Larger number is 126.  (36-(-90)       
CHECKING our Answer***
 (1/6)126 - 10 = 21 - 10 = 11