We are building a strong connection with Math. We encounter this problem:
The difference in area of squares A and B is 95. What is the perimeter of this shape?
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4
9
16
25
36
49
64
81
100
121
132
144
169
196
225
Then you lookout for the pair of numbers in the list with a difference of 95. Its 49 and 144. So we decide that the length of sides in square A is 12 and those of square B is 7. Well, finding the perimeter after this is quite easy.
As we have computed the difference, I draw your attention to the pattern between the subsequent pairs of the squares.
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7
9
11
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15
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19
21
23
25
27
29
I beam in pride, as if I have discovered this relationship. There's an euphoric mood between us. And you declare:
Yes, ma. It makes sense and immediately draw this:
And tell me, "See! Everytime the sides increase by 1 unit, there's an additional unit to the side. See see". Yes, it does!
Math is beautiful. The world is beautiful.

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