SOLUTION: Steve hit four more home runs than twice the number of home runs Larry hit. Together they hit 10 home runs. What is the equation for finding how many home runs Steve hit?

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Question 190895: Steve hit four more home runs than twice the number of home runs Larry hit. Together they hit 10 home runs. What is the equation for finding how many home runs Steve hit?
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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(2x+4)+x=10
2x+4+x=10
3x=10-4
3x=6
x=6/3
x=2 number of home runs Larry hit.
2*2+4=4+4=8 numbe of home runs Steve hit.
Proof
8+2=10
10=10