Quadratic equation URGENT

Question

The sum of the squares of 2 consequtive positive integer is 545. Using n to represent the first integrr show that the statement forms the equation n²+n-272=0

Answer 1

n²+(n+1)²=545  -->  2n²+2n+1=545   -->

2n²+2n-544=0   or   n²+n-272=0