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There are two numbers. One number is twice the other number. The difference of the smaller number and half the larger number is 20. An equation created to find the smaller number will have .

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Answer:

no solution

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

There will be no solution for the question.

Step-by-step explanation:

Assume;

Smaller number = x

Larger number = y

So,

2x = y

and

x - y/2 = 20

So,

y = 2x

x - y/2 = 20

If we put y = 2x

x - x = 20

There will be no solution for the question.

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