SOLUTION: Find the values of a^2+b^2 and a^4+b^4 when a+b =5and ab=4.

Question 1041786: Find the values of a^2+b^2 and a^4+b^4 when a+b =5and ab=4.
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20065) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!















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