s1.3.5
Sum of Squares: Special Case
1,000 questions
A special case for the sum of squares exists with specific conditions. Arrange two numbers, and , such that:
- The unit's digit of the first number () is one greater than the ten's digit of the second number ().
- The sum of the ten's digit of the first number () and the unit's digit of the second number () is 10.
If these conditions are met, the answer is the sum of the squares of the digits of the first number, multiplied by 101. That is, . For example, for , the conditions are met (2 = 1+1 and 7+3=10). The answer is .