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The sum of two consecutive natural numbers is 313

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Answer:

156 and 157

Explanation:

User Udani
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answer : 12,13

explanation:

Let the numbers be x and x+1.
x2 + (x+1)2 = 313
2x2 + 2x + 1 = 313
2x2 + 2x - 312 = 0
x2 + x - 156 = 0
x2 + 13x - 12x - 156 = 0
x(x + 13) - 12(x + 13) = 0
(x - 12) (x + 13) = 0
x = 12 or -13. Since x cannot be negative, x = 12. Hence, numbers are 12 and 13.
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