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Question 631350: hi,
i need the help in solving this question
express the following as the sum of two consecutive integers:
1. 27²
2. 19²
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express the following as the sum of two consecutive integers:
1. 27²
2. 19²
ans:-
1. 27²=729 =a+(a+1) say
or 2a+1=729
or 2a=729-1=728
a=728/2=364
so the consecutive nos are 364 & 365

2. 19²=361=b+(b+1)
or 2b+1=361
or b=(361-1)/2=180
so the consecutive nos are 180 & 181 ans