the square of one number is 23 less then the square of a second number. if the second number is 1 more then the first what are the two numbers



Answer :

Answer:

11 and 12

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the smaller number be x.

The second number is x + 1.

(x + 1)² - x² = 23

2x + 1 = 23

2x = 22

x = 11

The numbers are 11 and 12.