Solve the problem
-The sum of the squares of two consecutive odd integers is 1802. Find the integers.
A) 29,31
B) 29,31 or $- 29 , - 31$
C) $29 , - 31$
D) $- 29 , - 31$

Question

Solve the problem
-The sum of the squares of two consecutive odd integers is 1802. Find the integers. 
A) 29,31
B) 29,31 or $- 29 , - 31$
C) $29 , - 31$
D) $- 29 , - 31$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equation for the sum of the squares of two consecutive odd integers is $n^2 + (n+2)^2 = 1802$. Solving this equation, we find that $n = 29$ or $n = -31$, which means the consecutive odd integers can be 29 and 31 or -29 and -31.

Solve the Problem -The Sum of the Squares of Two −29,−31- 29 , - 31−29,−31

Solve the Problem
-The Sum of the Squares of Two $- 29 , - 31$