The amount S and M have.
Answer to Problem 17MPS
The problem will have no solution.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
S has twice as money as M.
If S had $6 more, she would have
Calculation:
Form the equations as follows:
S has twice as money as M means,
If S had $6 more, she would have
Substitute value of S from equation (1) to equation (2) as follows:
As the amount cannot be negative, the problem will have no solution.
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