SOLUTION: Find two consecutive positive integers such that the sum of their squares is 85. I got 6,7...is that correct/

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Question 41231: Find two consecutive positive integers such that the sum of
their squares is 85.

I got 6,7...is that correct/
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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Yes, since 6^2 + 7^2 = 36 + 49 = 85