SOLUTION: Find two consecutive integers whose sum is the square of 7.

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Question 244002: Find two consecutive integers whose sum is the square of 7.
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, rfer:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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let n= first numer
let n+1=second number
n+n+1=7^2
2n+1=49
2n=48
n=24
n+1=25

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+x+1=49
2x=48
x=24
x+1=25