tripling the greater of two consecutive even integers gives the same result as subtracting 10 from the lesser even integer

解

t r i pl in g t h e g re a t er o f tw o co n sec u t i v e e v e n in t e g ers g i v es t h e s am e res u lt a s s u b t r a c t in g 10 f ro m t h e l esser e v e n in t e g er

The numbers : - 8, - 6

解答ステップ

Represent the numbers with

x

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

3 (x + 2) = x - 10

解く

3 (x + 2) = x - 10 : x = - 8

x + 2 = - 8 + 2 = - 6

The numbers : - 8, - 6