Five times the greater of two consecutive even integers is 14 greater than three times the lesser number. What is the greater number?

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Five times the greater of two consecutive even

integers is 14 greater than three times the lesser
number. What is the greater number?

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Two consecutive even integers:
X, x + 2

5(x+2) = 14 + 3x
5x + 10 = 14 + 3x
2x = 4
X = 2

Greatest is 4

Curunir answered Dec 24, 2021

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