SOLUTION: find 4 consecutive even integers such that the sum of the third and fourth exceeds one-third of the first by the sum of the first and third

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Question 904512: find 4 consecutive even integers such that the sum of the third and fourth exceeds one-third of the first by the sum of the first and third
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

4 consecutive even integers: x, x+2, x+4, x+6

2x+10 = x/3 + (2x+4)

6x + 30 = x + 6x + 12

18 = x

The 4 consecutive even integers are: 18, 20, 22, 24

And...checking

46 = 6 + 40