SOLUTION: x represents an even number. x+2 represents the next even number. If one third of the smaller even number is subtracted from half of the larger even number, the result is 8. Fin

Question 1110237: x represents an even number. x+2 represents the next even number.
If one third of the smaller even number is subtracted from half of the larger even number, the result is 8. Find the value of x
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x represents an even number. x+2 represents the next even number.
If one third of the smaller even number is subtracted from half of the larger even number, the result is 8. Find the value of x
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(x+2) - x = 8
clear the denominators, multiply equation by 6
6*(x+2) - 6*x = 6(8)
cancel the denominators
3(x+2) - 2x = 48
distribute the 3
3x + 6 - 2x = 48
3x - 2x = 48 - 6
x = 42
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See if that works
(44) - (42) = 8
22 - 14 = 8

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