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

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Question 104296: The greater of two consecutive even integers is 6 less than three times the lesser. Find the integers.

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The greater of two consecutive even integers is 6 less than three times the lesser. Find the integers
x = first integer
x+2 = second integer
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3x-6=x+2
3x-x=6+2
2x=8
x=4
First integer = 4
second integer = 6
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