SOLUTION: Four times the lesser of two consecutive even integers is 12 less than twice the greater number. Find the integers.

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Question 234459: Four times the lesser of two consecutive even integers is 12 less than twice the greater number. Find the integers.
Answer by mando271(42) About Me  (Show Source):
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integers will be x and x+2
4x=2(x+2)-12
4x=2x+4-12
2x=-8
x=-4
so -4+2=-2
integers are -4 and -2