When two consecutive natural numbers are squared and then summed they equal 313. What are the numbers?

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Guest Jun 21, 2014

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Hi, let the numbers be x and x+1

I have set up the initial equation for you. Now you have to expand the left side - simplify then solve.

You try to finish it yourself and post if you have problems.

$$x^2+(x+1)^2=313$$

Melody Jun 21, 2014

Melody · Answer 1 · 2014-06-21T09:08:11

Hi, let the numbers be x and x+1

I have set up the initial equation for you. Now you have to expand the left side - simplify then solve.

You try to finish it yourself and post if you have problems.

$$x^2+(x+1)^2=313$$