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 356151: Four times the lesser of two consecutive even integers is 12 less than twice the greater number. Find the integers.
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Four times the lesser of two consecutive even integers is 12 less than twice the greater number. Find the integers.
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let the numbers be x & x+2
4x=2(x+2)-12
4x=2x+4-12
4x-2x=-8
2x=-8
/2
x=-4
the numbers are -4 & -2
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