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| Question 45002This question is from textbook
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 Find two consecutive positive integers such that the sum of their squares is 85.
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 Answer by adamchapman(301)
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! I would start by listing the square numbers: 1
 2
 4
 9
 16
 25
 36
 49
 By adding consecutive squares together, I can now see that 85=36+49.
 The square roots of 36 and 49 are 6 and 7 respectively, so the two positive integers you are looking for are 6 and 7.
 I hope this helps.
 P.S. I am trying to start up my own homework help website. I would be extremely grateful if you would e-mail me some feedback on the help you received to adam.chapman@student.manchester.ac.uk
 Adam
 
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