Let n be the first even integer, and n+2 will be the second even integer. (Why? Think 2 and 4, 2+2=4. This is the case for every consecutive even integers).
n + 3(n+2) = 54
n + 3n + 6 = 54
4n = 48
n = 12, n+2 = 14
Answer:
c
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer: Ask the king to draw first and read it. Explain that if the king selects "leave" the PM's choice could only be "stay". It is then unnecessary for the PM to draw. It avoids embarrassing the king in his lie, demonstrates the PM's intelligence, and keeps his job.
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
or 
Step-by-step explanation:
The given absolute value inequality is 
Divide both sides of the inequality by -2 and reverse the inequality sign:

By the definition of the absolute value function;
Either
or 
Divide through the rightmost inequality by -1 and reverse the sign.
This implies that:
or 
Gcf first
21y(y+5)
solutions are 0,-5