SOLUTION: At work one day, Erica Franz recieved 14 packages. Speedy Delivery delivered twice as many as Ralphs Express, while Ralphs Express delivered two more than SendQuick Package service

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Question 184892: At work one day, Erica Franz recieved 14 packages. Speedy Delivery delivered twice as many as Ralphs Express, while Ralphs Express delivered two more than SendQuick Package service. How Many Packages did each service deliver to Erica?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let r = amount delivered by ralphs express.
2r+r+r-2=14
4r-2=14
4r=16
r=4
speedy=8
sendquick=2
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Ed