SOLUTION: 4 times an integer is 30 less than 5 times the next consecutive even integer. Find the two integers.

Question 199568: 4 times an integer is 30 less than 5 times the next consecutive even integer. Find the two integers.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"4 times an integer is 30 less than 5 times the next consecutive even integer" translates to

Start with the given equation.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is which means that the two numbers are x=20 and x+2=20+2=22

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