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If a + b = 5 and ab = 6, find a2 + b2

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Using the formula,

[∵(x + y)2 = x2 + 2xy + y2]

So,

(a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2

Putting the value, a + b = 5 and ab = 6

⇒ (5)2 = a2 + 2 x 6 + b2

⇒ 25 = a2 + 12 + b2

⇒ a2 + b2 = 25 - 12

⇒ a2 + b2 = 13

Hence, the value of (a2 + b2) is 13.

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