Question

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

Answer 1

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