144 + h^2 = 225 WHAT THE HECK DOES ^ MEAN!???

h^2 means h²

(h squared)

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Write equation

144 + h² = 225

Step 2: Subtract 144 on both sides

h² = 81

Step 3: Take square root

√h² = √81

h = 9

let soccer = x and golf = y

part a

1st equation: x + y = 125

2nd equation: x = y +45

part b

replace x in the 1st equation with the 2nd one:

y + 45 + y = 125

simplify:

2y + 45 = 125

subtract 45 from each side:

2y = 80

divide both sides by 2:

y = 80/2

y = 40

she plays golf for 40 minutes.

part c

no because she plays soccer for 45 minutes longer than golf 40 +45 =   85 minutes, not 80 minutes.

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