SOLUTION: The sum of squares of two consecutive natural numbers is 61. Find the numbers

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Question 907827: The sum of squares of two consecutive natural numbers is 61. Find the numbers
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2 + (x+1)^2 = 61
2x^2 + 2x -60 = 0
x^2 + x - 30 = 0
(x+6)(x-5) = 0
x = -6, 5
Numbers are: -6, -5 0r 5, 6