SOLUTION: If {{{ (1/a + a)^2 = 144 }}}, what is the value of {{{ 1/a^2 + a^2 }}} ?

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Question 913754: If , what is the value of ?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
value of = + 12
Value cannot be negative

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