SOLUTION: the sum of the squares of two consecutive odd numbers is 130. derive an equation in terms of x to represent this problem. solve for the two consecutive odd numbers

Question 983142: the sum of the squares of two consecutive odd numbers is 130. derive an equation in terms of x to represent this problem. solve for the two consecutive odd numbers
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39838) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n, an integer

Two consecutive odd numbers, 2n+1, 2n+3

The description,

Beginning of steps to solve

so use this to evaluate the two numbers.
Answer by MathTherapy(10858) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

the sum of the squares of two consecutive odd numbers is 130. derive an equation in terms of x to represent this problem. solve for the two consecutive odd numbers

Let smaller number be S
Then larger number = S + 2
Equation formed:
S, or smaller number =
Larger number:
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