Question
If (a + b) = 11 and ab = 25, then find (a² + b²).
Solution
ATQ, (a + b)² = 11² Or, a² + b² + 2ab = 121 Or, a² + b² + 50 = 121 So, a² + b² = 121 - 50 = 71
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