Question

4 times the lesser of the two consecutive even intergers is 12 less than twice the greater #'s . what are the intergers, and how did you get them?

Answer 1

consecutive even numbers are always expressed as x + (x + 2) where x = the first number and x + 2 = the second number.

4x = 2(x+2) -12

4x = 2x + 4 - 12

4x - 2x = -12

2x = -8

x = -4

x + 2 = -4 + 2 = -2

To check replace x above:

4x = 2(x+2) - 12

4(-4) = 2(-4+2) -12

-16 = 2(-2) - 12
-16 = -4 - 12
-16 = -16

Answer 2

Somehow, you still got -4

Answer 3

But I failed to read the question and solve for even integers.

Answer 4

It happens. I've learned to read the question twice and take my time.

Answer 5

I had -5 and -4, just lucked out o the -4 lol

Answer 6

thanks.