The sum of two numbers is 11. Using x to represent the smaller of the two numbers, translate "the sum of twice the smaller number and two more than the larger number" into a variable expression.

Question

Translate this verbal expression to a variable expression

Answer 1

"Sum of two numbers is 11" means add the two unknowns to make 11

(x + y) = 11

"Twice the smaller number" (use x to represent smaller number)

2x

"Two more than the larger number"

2+y

Sum of the two above into variable expression:

(2x) + (2+y)

Answer 2

x represents the smaller number

y represents the larger number

x + y = 11

2x + (y + 2)