Four times the lesser of two consecutive even integers is twelve less than twice the greater number. What are the two integers?

Four times the lesser of two consecutive even integers is 12 less than twice the greater number. Find the integers.

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let the numbers be x & x+2

4x=2 (x+2) - 12

4x=2x+4-12

4x-2x=-8

2x=-8

/2

x=-4

the numbers are - 4 & - 2