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| − | Let the smaller of the two numbers be <math>x</math>. Then, the problem states that <math> | + | Let the smaller of the two numbers be <math>x</math>. Then, the problem states that <math> (x+1)+x<100</math>. <math> (x+1)^2-x^2=x^2+2x+1-x^2=2x+1 </math>. <math> 2x+1 </math> is obviously odd, so only answer choices C and E need to be considered. |
<math> 2x+1=131 </math> refutes the fact that <math> 2x+1<100 </math>, so the answer is <math> \boxed{\mathrm{(C)} 79} </math> | <math> 2x+1=131 </math> refutes the fact that <math> 2x+1<100 </math>, so the answer is <math> \boxed{\mathrm{(C)} 79} </math> | ||
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Problem
Pick two consecutive positive integers whose sum is less than 
. Square both
of those integers and then find the difference of the squares. Which of the
following could be the difference?
Solution
Let the smaller of the two numbers be 
. Then, the problem states that 
. 
. 
is obviously odd, so only answer choices C and E need to be considered.
refutes the fact that 
, so the answer is 
See Also
| 2007 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 18 |
Followed by Problem 20 | |
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| All AJHSME/AMC 8 Problems and Solutions | ||
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