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

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

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Question 811838: The greater of two consecutive even integers is 6 less than three times the lesser. Find the integer

Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
consecutive even integers: x, (x+2)

x + 2 = 3x - 6
8 = 2x
x = 4

greater integer = x+2 = 6
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