SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 47. One of the numbers is 2 more than twice the other number. Find the value of the smaller number.

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Question 633239: The sum of two numbers is 47. One of the numbers is 2 more than twice the other number. Find the value of the smaller number.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+2x+2=47
3x=45
x=45/3
x=15 smaller number
2x+2=32