The sum of two numbers is 19. The second number is 2 more than twice the first number.

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by Roedy

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Answer: 5
(2)/(3)

Explanation:

19=(x+(2x+2))
Subtract 2 from each side
17=x+2x
17=3x
Divide each side by 3

(17)/(3) = x
5
(2)/(3) = x

Ojy answered Sep 12, 2023

by Ojy

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