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The sum of two numbers is -27. The first number is one more than twice the second number
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The sum of two numbers is -27. The first number is one more than twice the second number

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Answer: -9 1/3

Step-by-step explanation: 2x + 1 + x = -27

3x +1 = =-27

3x = -28

x = -9 1/3

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