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  • 23-01-2017
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Find the value of x in the equation 3(x + 2) = x.

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genna123
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  • 23-01-2017
First number = x
Consecutive number = x+1
"squares differ by 31" means to square both numbers and subtract them:
(x+1)^2 - (x)^2 = 31
x^2+2x+1 - x^2 = 31
2x+1 = 31
2x = 30
x = 15 (first number) 
x+1 = 15+1 = 16 (consecutive number)
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