SOLUTION: the greater of two consecutive even integers is 6 less than three times the lesser. write an equation for this situation, solve the equation, and find the integers

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Question 799183: the greater of two consecutive even integers is 6 less than three times the lesser. write an equation for this situation, solve the equation, and find the integers
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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consecutive even integers: x, (x+2)

x+2 = 3x - 6
8 = 2x
x = 4

The integers are 4 and 6.