SOLUTION: Find two consecutive even integers such that six times the first integer equals four times the second integer.

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Question 367118: Find two consecutive even integers such that six times the first integer equals four times the second integer.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi, 

Let x represent the smaller of the two consecutive even integers, (x+2) the other

Write as we Read***

6x = 4(x+2)

solve for x

6x = 4x + 8

2x = 8

x = 4

4 and 6 are the two consecutive even integers

checking our answer

6*4 = 4*6 = 24