Question 23 of 27beginner💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

For each statement identify the appropriate algebraic expression(s). (i) Two more than a square number. (ii) The sum of the squares of two consecutive numbers

(i)
Answer

s2+2s^2 + 2

(ii)
Answer

m2+(m+1)2m^2 + (m + 1)^2

Explanation

(i) A square number is s2s^2. Two more than this is s2+2s^2 + 2. (ii) Consecutive numbers are mm and m+1m + 1. Sum of their squares is m2+(m+1)2m^2 + (m + 1)^2.