One number is six more than another number. The sum of their squares is 90.
Can someone help me turn this into an equation ?

Question

One number is six more than another number. The sum of their squares is 90. 
Can someone help me turn this into an equation ?

campbell_st · Answer

let the 1st number by x

when number is 6 more...?

campbell_st · Answer

oops should read, let the 1st number be x

anonymous · Answer

kk

anonymous · Answer

should I Put x+6 ??

campbell_st · Answer

great... 1st number x, 2nd number (x + 6)

the next part says... the sum of their squares is 90... 

so 

$$x^2 + (x + 6)^2 = 90$$

can you distribute and collect like terms..?

anonymous · Answer

No I'm just supposed to write an equation not solve

campbell_st · Answer

ok... so that is an equation above.... but it's not in it's simplest form

anonymous · Answer

No, it's fine but THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for your help :)