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Triple the sum of two and a number.

User Juan Park
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Answer:

3(x+2)

Step-by-step explanation:

Step-by-step explanation:

The " sum of a number and 2

" means ADD them:

→ x+2

Triple that means multiply by

3

→ 3(x+2)

User Norly Canarias
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Answer: 3(2+x) or 3x+6

Step-by-step explanation:

Take this a step at a time

First is a sum of two and a number

set "a number" as x

sum of two and a number would be 2+x

triple it

3(2+x) or 3x+6

User Russ Egan
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