Question

If I was asked to think of a number and multiply it by 2, I could

write this algebraically as 2x.
Write the following algebraically, using x as your unknown.
"I think of a number, multiply it by itself and then add 6 to the result."

Answer 1

x² + 6

Explanation:

"I think of a number, multiply it by itself and then add 6 to the result."

1. I think of a number

• x

2. Multiply it by itself

• x*x= x²

3. Then add 6

• +6

In full

• x² + 6