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OpenStudy (anonymous):

prove that if n is a perfect square then n+2 is not a perfect square

OpenStudy (freckles):

I think a proof by contradiction will work

OpenStudy (freckles):

assume n+2 is a perfect square and n is a perfect square. Try to come up with a contradiction by playing with this and you are done

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