SOLUTION: In one day Jan received 13 packages. Fed Exp delivered three times as many as UPS, while UPS delivered two more than Pony Exp. How many packages did each service deliver to Jan?

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Question 1174283: In one day Jan received 13 packages. Fed Exp delivered three times as many as UPS, while UPS delivered two more than Pony Exp. How many packages did each service deliver to Jan?
Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


x = # from pony express
x+2 = # from UPS ("two more than Pony Exp")
3(x+2) = # from Fed Exp ("three times as many as UPS")

The total number of packages was 13:

%28x%29%2B%28x%2B2%29%2B%283%28x%2B2%29%29+=+13

Solve with basic algebra; I leave that to you.