Concept explainers
To write: An equation to represent the given relationship among integers.
Answer to Problem 10WE
The equation to represent the given relationship among integers is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The greater of two consecutive even integers is six less than twice the smaller.
Formula used:
An even integer of the form
Calculations:
Let
The greater integer
Thus, equation representing statement:
The greater of two consecutive even integers is six less than twice the smaller is
Test:
Test: Two consecutive integers are 8 and 10 because
Thus, the equation to represent the given relationship among integers is
Conclusion:
The equation to represent the given relationship among integers is
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