Question: 
The larger of two numbers exceeds twice the smaller number by 9. The sum of twice the larger and 5 times the smaller is 74. If a is the sum of the smaller number, which equation below determines the correct value of a?
2(2a + 9) + 5a = 74
(4a + 9) + 5a = 74
5(2a + 9) + 2a = 74
2(2a + 9) + 5a = 74
5(2a - 9) + 2a = 74
Answer: 
2(2a + 9) + 5a = 74
Last Updated: 
08/11/2021 - 03:24