SOLUTION: the greater of two consecutive even integers is 10 more than halfthe greater. Find the integers

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Question 341767: the greater of two consecutive even integers is 10 more than halfthe greater. Find the integers
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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the greater of two consecutive even integers is 10 more than halfthe greater. Find the integers.
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1st: 2x
2nd: 2x+2
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Equation:
2x+2 = (1/2)(2x+2)+10
2x+2 = x+1+10
2x+2 = x+11
x = 9
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1st: 2x = 18
2nd: 2x+2 = 20
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Cheers,
Stan H.