SOLUTION: Four times the lesser of two consecutive even intergers is 12 less than twice the greater number. Find the integers

Question 655898: Four times the lesser of two consecutive even intergers is 12 less than twice the greater number. Find the integers
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Four times the lesser of two consecutive even integers is 12 less than twice the greater number. Find the integers
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1st: 2x
2nd: 2x+2
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Equation:
4(2x) = 2(2x+2)-12
8x = 4x+4-12
4x = -8
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x = -2
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1st: 2*-2 = -4
2nd: 2x+2 = -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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