Let one integer be x. Then the other is 3*x - 10 Sum of squares = i.e. Simplifying So, or If x = 0, the other number = 3*0 - 10 = -10 If x = 6, the other number = 3*6 - 10 = 8 So the solutions are (0,-10) or (6,8) Hope this clarifies :)