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A+b=7 and ab= 6 find a2+b2

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Answer:

37

Explanation:

a+b=7 and ab= 6 find a^2+b^2

  • a + b = 7

  • ab = 6

( a + b )² = a² + b² + 2ab =

7² = a² + b² + 2 × 6 =

49 = a² + b² + 12 =

a² + b² = 49 - 12 =

a² + b² = 37

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