Answer:
let the first no. be x
then the second no. = x - 6
their sum is 48
therefore,
[tex] = > x + (x - 6) = 48 \\ = > 2x = 48 + 6 \\ = > 2x = 54 \\ = > x = \frac{54}{2} \\ = > x = 27[/tex]
The value of first no. = x = 27
The value of second no. = x - 6 = 27 - 6
= 21
