SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 17. The second number is 2 more than twice the first number. Find the two numbers.

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Question 100843: The sum of two numbers is 17. The second number is 2 more than twice the first number. Find the two numbers.
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n+(2n+2)=17 ... 3n+2=17 ... 3n=15 ... n=5 ... 2n+2=12