SOLUTION: Let a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h be the distinct elements in the set {-7,-5,-3,-2,2,4,6,13}.Find the value of (a+b+c+d)^2+(e+f+g+h)^2.

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Question 1080412: Let a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h be the distinct elements in the set {-7,-5,-3,-2,2,4,6,13}.Find the value of (a+b+c+d)^2+(e+f+g+h)^2.
Found 2 solutions by Edwin McCravy, MathLover1:
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20055) About Me  (Show Source):
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I get 914 with my calculator.

Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h+be the distinct elements -7,-5,-3,-2,2,4,6,13
so, a=-7, b=-5,c=-3,d=-2,e=2,f=4,g=6, and h=13
the value of
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914