SOLUTION: The greater of the two consecutive even integers is 20 more than twice the lesser. find the integers.. I really dont even know where to start it confuses me...

Question 489315: The greater of the two consecutive even integers is 20 more than twice the lesser. find the integers.. I really dont even know where to start it confuses me...
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The greater of the two consecutive even integers is 20 more than twice the lesser. find the integers..
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1st: 2x
2nd: 2x+2
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Equation:
2x+2 = 2(2x)+20
2x + 2 = 4x + 20
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Solve to get:
1st: 2x = -18
2nd: 2x+2 = -16

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