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A larger number is 2 more than twice a smaller number. The larger number is 30. What is the smaller number

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Answer:

15

Explanation:

Let the larger number be x

Let the smaller number be y

According to the question;

x = 2y

but

x = 30

30 = 2y

y =15

Hence the smaller number is 15

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