If half of the smaller of two consecutive even integers

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2022-02-04

If half of the smaller of two consecutive even integers is 2 more than the larger, what are the integers?

Answer & Explanation

Johnathan Carpenter

Johnathan Carpenter

Beginner2022-02-05Added 12 answers

Step 1
2n and 2n+2
We are told:
12×(2n)=(2n+2)+2
Simplifying
n=2n+4
n=4
n=4
The numbers are
2n=8
and
2n+2=6

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