SOLUTION: The sum of the squares of two consecutive positive intergers is 85. What are the intergers?
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Question 27767: The sum of the squares of two consecutive positive intergers is 85. What are the intergers?
Answer by Paul(988) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the consecutive integers be x, and x+1
Factor:
(x+7) and (x-6)
Remove the negative left with x= 6
6+1=7
Hence, the two integers are 6 and 7.
Paul.
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