SOLUTION: the larger of 2 numbers is 2 more than 3 times the smaller number. let n represen the smaller number. write an algebraic expression for the sum of the two numbers.

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Question 413612: the larger of 2 numbers is 2 more than 3 times the smaller number. let n represen the smaller number. write an algebraic expression for the sum of the two numbers.
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Letting n represent the smaller number

 Sum of the two numbers = n + (3n+2)

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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The smaller number:

Three times the smaller number:

Two more than three times the smaller number:


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