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Question 1111821
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find two consecutive even integers such that six times the smaller integer equals five times the larger integer.
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The integers are x and x+1
6(x) = 5(x+1)
6x = 5x + 5
x = 5
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Ans: The numbers are 5 and 6
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Check: 6*(5) = 30 = 5*(6)