Question

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

Answer 1

Answer: 5$\frac{2}{3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

19=(x+(2x+2))
Subtract 2 from each side
17=x+2x
17=3x
Divide each side by 3
$\frac{17}{3}$ = x
5 $\frac{2}{3}$ = x