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The larger of two numbers is twice the smaller. If the larger is x, what is the smaller?

The larger of two numbers is twice the smaller. If the larger is x, what is the smaller?
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The larger of two numbers is twice the smaller. If the larger is x, what is the smaller?

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Answer:

x/2

Explanation:

User Wayne Walker
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x = 1/2x

12 = 1/2(12)
12 = 6
6 is half of 12 so

1/2x is your answer

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