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 ?

Answer 1

let the 1st number by x

when number is 6 more...?

Answer 2

oops should read, let the 1st number be x

Answer 3

kk

Answer 4

should I Put x+6 ??

Answer 5

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..?

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

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

Answer 8

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