SOLUTION: The sum of three times an even integer and eight times the next consecutive even integer is 170. Find both integers

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Question 238596: The sum of three times an even integer and eight times the next consecutive even integer is 170. Find both integers
Answer by JimboP1977(311) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x+8*(x+2) = 170
3x+(8x+16) = 170
11x = 154
x = 14
so two integers are 14 and 16