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tripling the greater of two consecutive even integers gives the same result as subtracting 10 from the lesser even integer

Solution

tripling the greater of two consecutive even integers gives the same result as subtracting 10 from the lesser even integer

Solution

The numbers : - 8, - 6

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

3 (x + 2) = x - 10

Solve

3 (x + 2) = x - 10 : x = - 8

x + 2 = - 8 + 2 = - 6

The numbers : - 8, - 6

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