SOLUTION: the sum of two consecutive even integers is equal to seven times the first decreased by 18. find the integers.

SOLUTION: the sum of two consecutive even integers is equal to seven times the first decreased by 18. find the integers.

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Question 249945: the sum of two consecutive even integers is equal to seven times the first decreased by 18. find the integers.

Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x & x=2 be the 2 integers.
x+x+2=7x-18
2x-7x=-18-2
-5x=-20/-5
x=4 ans.
4+2=6 ans.
Proof:
4+6=7*4-18
10=28-18
10=10
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