SOLUTION: the difference of the squares of two consecutive odd integers is 48. find the integers.

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Question 36945: the difference of the squares of two consecutive odd integers is 48. find the integers.
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(X+2)~2-X~2=48 OR (X~2+4X+4)-X~2=48 OR X~2+4X+4-X~2=48 OR 4X-44 OR X=11 AND X+2=13
PROOF 13~22-11~2=48 OR 169-121=48 OR 48=48