Three times the lesser of two consecutive even integers is 6 less than six times the greater number. find the integer

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29 January, 03:52

Three times the lesser of two consecutive even integers is 6 less than six times the greater number. find the integer

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Zaire Mason · Answer 1

Let the lesser even integer be n.

Then 3n = 6 (n+2) - 6

3n = 6n + 12 - 6

-6 + 3n, and n = - 2

The greater even integer is 0.

Check: 3 (-2) = 6 (0) - 6

-6 = - 6 true