SOLUTION: The difference between the square of two consecutive odd numbers is 144. What are the two numbers?

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Question 950713: The difference between the square of two consecutive odd numbers is 144. What are the two numbers?

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%28N%2B2%29%5E2-N%5E2=144
N%5E2%2B4N%2B4-N%5E2=144
4N%2B4=144
4N=140
N=35
The two odd numbers are 35 and 37.