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  • 23-09-2018
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find two consecutive even integers such that twice the smaller is 16 more than the larger

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  • 27-09-2018

n, n + 2 - two consecutive even integers

2n = (n + 2) - 16

2n = n + 2 - 16

2n = n - 14       |subtract n from both sides

n = -14

n + 2 = -14 + 2 = -12

Answer: -14, -12.

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