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A smaller number is 3 less than half a larger number. The larger number is 10 times 1 less than the smaller number. Let x represent the smaller number, and let y represent the larger number. Which equations can be used to model the situation? Check all that apply. x = one-half y minus 3 2 x minus y = negative 6 2 x minus y = negative 3 x = one-half (y minus 3) y = 10 (x minus 1)

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x=1/2 y-3

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Answer: x=one-half y minus

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