SOLUTION: if one third of the smaller even number is subtracted from one half of the bigger even number the answer is 8. Find x

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Question 859157: if one third of the smaller even number is subtracted from one half of the bigger even number the answer is 8. Find x
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x and (x+2) represent  the two even numbers

   %28x%2B2%29%2F2+-+x%2F3+=+8      |Multiplying thru by 24 so as all denominators = 1

    12(x+2) - 8x = 192

     12x + 24 - 8x = 192

           4x = 168

            x = 42     

CHECKING our answer*** larger even is 44

  22 - 14 = 8

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