Four times the lesser of two consecutive even integers is twelve less than twice the greater number. What are the two integers?

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Moses Sharp

9 September, 18:24

Four times the lesser of two consecutive even integers is twelve less than twice the greater number. What are the two integers?

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Clara Mccormick · Answer 1

Four times the lesser of two consecutive even integers is 12 less than twice the greater number. Find the integers.

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let the numbers be x & x+2

4x=2 (x+2) - 12

4x=2x+4-12

4x-2x=-8

2x=-8

/2

x=-4

the numbers are - 4 & - 2