SOLUTION: What are the integers of this problem? Three times the smaller of two consecutive even integers is the same as -146 minus 4 times the larger integer. Find the integers. Note: I

Question 941331: What are the integers of this problem?
Three times the smaller of two consecutive even integers is the same as -146 minus 4 times the larger integer. Find the integers.
Note: I often get these word problems correct, but this one has me stumped! I've tried rewriting it six different ways with no luck. Any help is greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can call the consecutive even integers
and
given:

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The integers are -22 and -20
( integers can be negative or positive )
check:

OK
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