A number is 6 greater than 1 over 2 another number . If the sum of the numbers is 21, find the numbers.

Answer 1

y = 6 + (1/2)x

x+y = 21

x + 6 + (1/2)x = 21

(3/2)x + 6 = 21

(3/2)x = 15

x = 15 * 2/3 = 10

10 and 11