Question 5802
1st number = x
2nd number = 17 + 2x
Total = 101

equation is:

x + 17 + 2x = 101

3x + 17 = 101

subtract 17 from both sides

3x = 84
x = 28
1st number = 28
2nd number = 17 + 2(28) 17 + 56 = 73
Total = 28 + 73 = 101