SOLUTION: the greater of two consecutive even integers is 6 less than three times the lesser

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Question 102189: the greater of two consecutive even integers is 6 less than three times the lesser

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two consecutive even integers, let's call them X and X+2.
The greater (X+2) is 6 less than 3 times the lesser (X) or

Additive inverse of X.
Simplify. Additive inverse of -6.
Simplify. Multiplicative inverse of 2.


Your answer X=4 and X+2=6.
Let's verify the solution.



Good answer.

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