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The sum of two consecutive even integers is 48 less than 3 times the largest integer. Find both integers algebraically.

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Answer:

  • 44 and 46

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the integers be:

  • n and n + 2

Then we have:

  • n + n + 2 = 3(n + 2) - 48

Solving for n:

  • 2n + 2 = 3n + 6 - 48
  • 3n - 2n = 2 + 48 - 6
  • n = 44

So the numbers are 44 and 46

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