Question 47185
 
  Let the smaller number is = x
  
  So the greater number = 2x+6
 
  The sum of the numbers = x+2x+6 = 72
  
  So 3x+6 = 72
 
  3x = 72-6 = 66
 
  So x = 66/3 = 22;
  
  2x+6 = 2*(22)+6 = 50
 
  The smaller number = 22;  the greater number = 50.  Answer