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X^2 + (X+1)^2 = 61

X^2 + X^2 + 2X + 1 = 61

2X^2 + 2X - 60 = 0

X^2 + X -30 = 0

(X-5)(x+6) = 0

X =5

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Q: The sum of the square of two consecutive positive number is 61 What is the smalller number?
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