Register

The difference of the squares of two positive consecutive integers is 991. Find the integers.

The difference of the squares of two positive consecutive integers is 991. Find the integers.
81.2k views
1 vote
The difference of the squares of two positive consecutive integers is 991. Find the integers.

User Factorypolaris
by
8.0k points

1 Answer

6 votes

Answer:

The numbers are 495 and 496.

Explanation:


(x+1)^(2) -x^(2) =991\\x^(2) +2x+1-x^(2) =991\\2x+1=991\\2x=990\\x=495

User Jhc
by
8.0k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories

Other Questions

How do you can you solve this problem 37 + y = 87; y =
What is .725 as a fraction
How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
Link Copied!