Recovering symmetric expressions

Recovering symmetric expressions

Secondary 2

4 marks

TGM Original Questions

If \((a+b)^2=72\) and \(ab=11\), find \(a^2+b^2\).[4]

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Answer:\(a^2+b^2=(a+b)^2-2ab=72-22=50\)

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