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17 June, 22:04

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

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  1. 17 June, 22:18
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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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