SOLUTION: The greater of two consecutive even integers is six less than twice the smaller.

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Question 352054: The greater of two consecutive even integers is six less than twice the smaller.
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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The greater of two consecutive even integers is six less than twice the smaller.
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Let x = smaller of even integer
then
x+2 = larger consecutive even integer
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x+2 = 2x-6
2 = x-6
8 = x (smaller integer)
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Larger integer:
x+2 = 8+2 = 10
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The two integers are 8 and 10