Let "a number" equal the arbitrary variable x.
The square of that is x^2.
3 times the square of that is 3x^2.
Now, 30 increased by means we add 3x^2 to 30
30 + 3x^2
The square of that is x^2.
3 times the square of that is 3x^2.
Now, 30 increased by means we add 3x^2 to 30
30 + 3x^2