SOLUTION: The greater of two consecutive even integers is 10 more than three times the lesser? Find the integers.

SOLUTION: The greater of two consecutive even integers is 10 more than three times the lesser? Find the integers.

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Question 777449: The greater of two consecutive even integers is 10 more than three times the lesser? Find the integers.
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
consecutive even integers: x, (x+2)

x + 2 = 3x + 10
-2x = 8
x = -4

The integers are -4 and -2.
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