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The sum of two numbers is 68. The second number is 2 more than twice
the first.

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Answer:

22 and 46

Explanation:

let

one number is x

another is 2x+2

now 2x+2+x=68

or, 3x+2=68

3x=66

or x=66/3=22

so one number is 22 and another is (22X2+2)=46

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