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The sum of the squares of two consecutive odd positive integers is 394. Find them |
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Answer» LET the two NUMBERS are X and(x+2) ACCORDING to the question (x) ^2+(x+2)^2=394 =>x^2+x^2+4x+4=394 =>2(x)^2+4x+4-394=0 =>2(x)^2+4x-390=0 =>2(x)^2+30x-26x-390=0 =>2x(x+15)-26(x+15)=0 =>(x+15)(2x-26)=0 =>x+15=0 or 2x-26=0 =>x= -15 orx=26/2=13 if x= -15,then x+2= -13 or ifx=13,thenx+2=15 |
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