Problema Solution
Find two positive consecutive multiples of 3 such that the sum of their squares is 369.
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Two positive consecutive multiples of 3 can be written as 3*k and 3*(k+1), where k is positive integer
(3*k)^2 + (3*(k+1))^2 = 369
9*k^2 + 9*k^2 + 18*k + 9 = 369
18*k^2 + 18*k - 360 = 0
k^2 + k - 20 = 0
By solving this quadratic equation we get
k = - 5 is not a solution since k needs to be positive
k = 4 is a solution
Indeed 12^2 + 15^2 = 369.
The two consecutive multiples of 3 are 12 and 15.