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The difference between the square of two consecutive numbers is 31. Find the numbers.

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Solution

Let the numbers be x and x+1
(x+1)2x2=31
x2+2x+1x2=31
2x+1=31
2x=30
x=15
Numbers will be 15 and 16.

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