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Find two consecutive even integers such that six times the first equals five times the second.

Mathematics

1 answer:

asambeis [7]3 years ago

7 0

Answer:

4 and 6 are the two consecutive even integers

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi,

Let x represent the smaller of the two consecutive even integers, (x+2) the other

Write as we Read***

6x = 4(x+2)

solve for x

6x = 4x + 8

2x = 8

x = 4

checking our answer

6*4 = 4*6 = 24

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