SOLUTION: Find 2 consecutive odd integers such that the square root of the larger is 4 less that the smaller.

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Question 458741: Find 2 consecutive odd integers such that the square root of the larger is 4 less that the smaller.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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sqrt(x+2)=x-4
x=7
x+2=9
check
sqrt(9)=7-4
3=3
ok