Question

When you add the square of Thomas's age to Lauren's age the total is 62. When you add the square of Lauren's age to Thomas's age the total is 176. How old are Thomas and Lauren?

Answer 1

So Thomas is 7 and Lauren is 13

Look at the square less than 62.. ok so 7 is 49

62-49 is 13

cool, lets guess and check

13 squared is 169 + 7 is 176

so we know we are right :)

Answer 2

Thomas is 7 and Lauren is 13 years old

Explanation:

1. Think about the squares of numbers less than 62. These are 1,2,3,4,5,6, and 7.
2. And check 7 for solution. 7²+13=49+13=62 So Lauren is 13.
3. Let's check the second equation: 13²+7=169+7=176 It is true
4. So Thomas is 7 and Lauren is 13 years old.