SOLUTION: if (a + b)^2 = 37 and ab = 5, what is a^2 + b^2?

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Question 1101320: if (a + b)^2 = 37 and ab = 5, what is a^2 + b^2?
Answer by ikleyn(52748) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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a%5E2+%2B+b%5E2 = %28a%2Bb%29%5E2 - 2ab = 37 - 2*5 = 27.

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