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The lesser of two consecutive even integers is 10 more than one-half the greater.

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even integers are in form 2n where n is a whole number
consecutive even integers are 2 apart
2n and 2n+2
2n is 10 more than 1/2 of (2n+2)
2n=10+1/2(2n+2)
2n=10+n+1
2n=11+n
minus n both sides
n=11

2n=22
2n+2=24

the numbers are 22 and 24
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