SOLUTION: The sum of the square of two consecutive natural numbers is 85. Determine the number.

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Question 446008: The sum of the square of two consecutive natural numbers is 85. Determine the number.
Answer by richard1234(7193)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Easiest way is to guess and check. Since 6^2 + 7^2 = 85, we conclude that 6 and 7 are the numbers.
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