One number is 6 more than sixteen times another. Their sum is 295. Find the numbers

Question

One number is 6 more than sixteen times another. Their sum is 295. Find the numbers

Answer 1

L = 6 + 16s

L + s = 295

6+17s = 295

17s = 289

s = 289/17 = 17 = the smaller number

L = 295-17 = 278 = the Larger number

6+16(17)

= 6+ 272

= 278