Question 607142
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Hi,
Patty delivers 6 more than two times as many as Rick
Let x and (2x + 6) represent #of Papers for Rick and Patty respectively
Question states***
Patty and Rick deliver a total of 72 papers each morning
x +(2x + 6) = 72
  3x+6 = 72
    3x = 66
     x = 22, number Rick Delivers, Patty delivers 50 (2·22 + 6)
CHECKING our Answer***
  22 + 50 = 72