math word problem

Question

One integer is sixteen more than another integer. The sum of the integers is twenty-two. Find the integers.

Answer 1

x = 16+ y

x+y = 22

16+y + y = 22

2y = 22-16 = 6

y = 6/2 = 3

x = 16+3 = 19

the two numbers are 3 and 19. they sum to 22 and 19-3 =16