SOLUTION: Please help me solve this problem: The greater of two consecutive even integers is twelve less than twice the smaller.Find the consecutive even integers.
Question 168260: Please help me solve this problem: The greater of two consecutive even integers is twelve less than twice the smaller.Find the consecutive even integers. Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Please help me solve this problem: The greater of two consecutive even integers is twelve less than twice the smaller.Find the consecutive even integers.
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Let x = smaller of two consecutive even integers
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x+2 = larger of two consecutive even integers
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From: "The greater of two consecutive even integers is twelve less than twice the smaller." we get:
x+2 = 2x-12
2 = x-12
14 = x (smaller integer)
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larger integer:
x+2 = 14+2 = 16 (larger integer)
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Solution: 14 and 16
