A number equal to twice a smaller number plus 3. The same number is equal to twice the sum of a smaller number and 1 how many solutions are possible for this situation

the solution is undefined, no solutions

Step-by-step explanation:

A number equal to twice a smaller number plus 3. The same number is equal to twice the sum of a smaller number and 1

let the number be x

let the smaller number be y

interpreting the first line

A number equal to twice a smaller number plus 3

x = 2y+3

x-2y = 3

The same number is equal to twice the sum of a smaller number and 1

x = 2 (y + 1) = 2y + 2

x-2y = 2

x-2y = 3

x-2y = 2

from equation i

x = 3+2y

insert it in equation i

x-2y = 3

3+2y-2y = 3

the solution is undefined