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Find two consecutive even integers such that three times the smaller number is 12 less than twice the larger number.

Solution

Find two consecutive even integers such that three times the smaller number is 12 less than twice the larger number.

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 + 2) - 12

Solve

3 x = 2 (x + 2) - 12 : x = - 8

x + 2 = - 8 + 2 = - 6

The numbers : - 8, - 6

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