Answer:
32
Explanation:
(a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b²
= (a² + b²) + 2(ab)
= 16 + 2(8)
= 32
(a+b)^2
This is the product of squares and equals
(a+b) (a+b) = a^2 +2ab + b^2
Rearranging the terms
a^2 + b^2 + 2*ab
We know a^2+b^2 = 16 and ab =9
16 +2(8)
16+16
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