Mathematics: Tripling the greater of two consecutive even integers gives the same result as subtracting 10 from the lesser even integer. what are the integers? it s participation so i just have to have an answer, it doesn t have to be right. read comments for solution.

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Tripling the greater of two consecutive even integers

guzmangisselle

11.03.2022

Let

n-------> the lesser even number

n+2----> the greater even number

we know that

3(n+2)=(n-10)

Solve for n

3n+6=n-10

Combine like terms

3n-n=-10-6

2n=-16

n=-8

$n=-8\\n+2=-8+2=-6$

therefore

the answer is

the lesser even number is

the greater even number is

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