Question 351487
Hi,
*Note: consecutive even integers differ by 2.
Let x be the smaller.  Then (x+2) is the larger.
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questions states:  write as you read
3*(x+2) = x - 10
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simplify and solve
3x + 6 = x - 10
2x = -16
x = -8  
(x + 2 ) = -6  (the larger)
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check your answer
3*-6 = -8 - 10 = -18