Question

the sum of the square of 2 consecutive integers is 25 .if smallest is x ..find equation​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two consecutive numbers be x and x+1

⇒ sum of two consecutive numbers = 25

⇒ x + x + 1 = 25

⇒ 2x + 1 = 25

⇒2x = 25 - 1

⇒ 2x = 24

⇒x = 24 / 2

⇒x = 12

The smallest number is 12 and largest number is 13