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Find value of the unknown two even integers.
Answer to Problem 37PPS
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Three times the lesser of two consecutive even integers is 6 less than six times the greater number.
Concept Used:
Let the lesser even integer is
Since consecutive integers are 2 away from each other, the next is
Three times the lesser of two consecutive even integers =
Six times the greater number =
6 less than six times the greater number =
Three times the lesser of two consecutive even integers is 6 less than six times the greater number:
Calculation:
Equation:
Step 1: Open the parenthesis by using the distributive method of multiplication.
The lesser even integer is
The greater even integer is
Thus, the two even integers are
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