SOLUTION: The difference between the squares of two consecutive positive integers is 15. Find the integers

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Question 643620: The difference between the squares of two consecutive positive integers is 15. Find the integers
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%28x%2B1%29%5E2+-+x%5E2+=+15
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x^2 + 2x + 1 - x^2 = 15
2x + 1 = 15
2x = 14
x = 7
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The integers are highlight_green%287%29 and highlight_green%288%29
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