1 . 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?

  • A. 5(2a + 9) + 2a = 74
  • B. 5(2a - 9) + 2a = 74
  • C. (4a + 9) + 5a = 74
  • D. 2(2a + 9) + 5a = 74
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