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Fine the largest of two consecutive even integers such that three times the larger added to the smaller is 54

Solution

Fine the largest of two consecutive even integers such that three times the larger added to the smaller is 54

Solution

The numbers : 12, 14

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

3 (x + 2) + x = 54

Solve

3 (x + 2) + x = 54 : x = 12

x + 2 = 12 + 2 = 14

The numbers : 12, 14

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