SOLUTION: the larger of 2 numbers is 2 more than 3 times the smaller number. let n represen the smaller number. write an algebraic expression for the sum of the two numbers.

Question 413612: the larger of 2 numbers is 2 more than 3 times the smaller number. let n represen the smaller number. write an algebraic expression for the sum of the two numbers.
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, solver91311:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
Letting n represent the smaller number
Sum of the two numbers = n + (3n+2)
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The smaller number:

Three times the smaller number:

Two more than three times the smaller number:

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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