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  • 26-03-2018
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the sum of the squares of two consecutive even integers is 100. find the two integers?

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jndawg04 jndawg04
  • 26-03-2018
x = smaller number

x^2+(x+2)^2=100
x^2+x^2+4x+4=100
2x^2+4x-96=0
x^2+2x-48=0
(x+8)(x-6)=0
x=-8,6

Must be positive. So, 6 and 8. 
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