SOLUTION: find two consecutive positive odd integers such that the difference of their squares is 48

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Question 891030: find two consecutive positive odd integers such that the difference of their squares is 48
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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find two consecutive positive odd integers such that the difference of their squares is 48
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48/4 = 12
--> 11 & 13
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