<PRE><B>Question 1019942</B>
The difference of squares of two consecutive even natural numbers is 60. Find the numbers. 
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1st:: 2x
2nd: 2(x+1)
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[2(x+1)]^2 - (2x)^2 = 60
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4[x^2 + 2x + 1] - 2x^2 = 60
2x^2 + 4x + 4 = 60
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x^2 + 2x - 56 = 0
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x = 6.55
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Note:: That would mean that 2x is NOT a natural number.
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Ans:: None
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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