SOLUTION: Given two consecutive integers, if 3 times the first is increased by the square of the second, the result is 85. Find these numbers. (Applying quadratic equations)

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Question 1186012: Given two consecutive integers, if 3 times the first is increased by the square of the second, the result is 85. Find these numbers. (Applying quadratic equations)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Numbers are n and n+1
(Two consecutive integers)

The description is, 3n%2B%28n%2B1%29%5E2=85.
If you know how to solve quadratic equations then you need no further help on this.




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