SOLUTION: a larger number is two more than two times a smaller, their sum is 17. find the smaller number
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Question 995039: a larger number is two more than two times a smaller, their sum is 17. find the smaller number
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Let x = the smaller number, and let 2x+2 = the larger number. Set up an equation.
x+2x+2=17
Subtract 2 from both sides.
x+2x=15
Add x and 2x.
3x=15
Divide 3 from both sides.
x=5
The smaller number is 5.
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