One number is 14 less than another. if their sum is increased by 7, the result is 85. find the numbers

(x + x - 14) + 7 = 85

2x - 7 = 85

2x = 92

x = 46

One number is 46, and the other is 32.

the given 6 = w/p is equivalent to 6p = w, where w is the total area of the walls and p is the area covered by a single can of paint.

knowing that 6 cans of paint will be needed, 6p = w becomes 6(6) = w = 36.   this tells us that the total area to be painted is 36 square units.