SOLUTION: Write an equation to represent the stated relation
The greater of two consecutive even integers is four less than three times the smaller integer.
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: Write an equation to represent the stated relation
The greater of two consecutive even integers is four less than three times the smaller integer.
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5(2x + 3y) 2(4 - x - 2y) +1
This question is from textbook Alebra Structure and Method
Answer by rchill(405) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x represent the first even integer, then x+2 is the next consecutive even integer. Therefore, our equation is , which reads "4 less than 3 times the smaller integer" is x+2, which is the "greater of two consecutive even integers".
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