Hello! I would love to help!
Let's think...
What number times 2 plus that number is equal to 71.
Let's set up an equation!
What number times 2 (2x) + that number (x) is equal to 71?
Let's write the formal equation now!
2x + x = 71
Let's solve!
Start by combining like terms!
2x +x is 3x
Okay, now we have 3x=71
Let's solve by dividing each side by 3.
Now we have 23.667 or 23 2/3=x
So, the first number is 23 2/3
Let's multiply that by 2 to get the other number!
23 2/3*2= 47 1/3
So, the two answers are 47 1/3 and 23 2/3.
To check, you can add them together, and see if it comes out as 71.
47 1/3 + 23 2/3 = 71
Those are the right answers!
Hope this helps! Comment if you have questions! :)
