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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