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

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Solution

Let the consecutive numbers be n,n+1
Given difference between their squares is 31
(n+1)2n2=31
2n+1=31n=15
The consecutive numbers are 15,16

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