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The sum of the squares of two consecutive positive even numbers is 340. Find the numbers.

User Agyei
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the numbers are 12 and 14




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User Urkle
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340 / 2 = 170

sqrt(170) = 13
use the even number below 13 and the even number above 13

12 & 14

12^2 = 144
14^2 = 196

144 + 196 = 340

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