sum of the squares of two consecutive natural numbers is 313 find the natural number
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Since the numbers are consecutive, the other number would be x+1. Square both and add together to equal 313. given numbers are natural . so x=12 and x+1=13 are the two numbers.
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Assumption,
First consecutive number be p
Also,
Second consecutive number be p + 1
Now,
Situation,
⇒ p² + (p + 1)² = 313
⇒ 2p² + 2p + 1 = 313
⇒ 2p² + 2p - 312 = 0 ...... (1)
Now,
Divide (1) by 2
⇒ p² + p - 156 = 0
⇒ p² + 13p - 12p - 156 = 0
⇒ p(p + 13) - 12(p + 13) = 0
⇒ (p + 13) (p - 12) = 0
⇒ p + 13 = 0
⇒ p = -13 (Not possible)
Also,
⇒ p - 12 = 0
⇒ p = 12
⇒ p = 12
Hence,
First number = p = 12
Second number = p + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13
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