SOLUTION: find two consecutive positive integers such that the square of the smaller is one more than twice the larger. find the two integers

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Question 797525: find two consecutive positive integers such that the square of the smaller is one more than twice the larger. find the two integers

Answer by luke94(89) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi there, trial and error when it comes to anything like this...
3 and 4 would be your answer
proof:
3%5E2+=+9
4%2A2+=+8