SOLUTION: If (a+b)^2 = 73 and ab = 65, please find the value of a^2+b^2.

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Question 1052993: If (a+b)^2 = 73 and ab = 65, please find the value of a^2+b^2.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39626) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28a%2Bb%29%5E2=73
a%5E2%2B2ab%2Bb%5E2=73
a%5E2%2Bb%5E2%2B2ab=73
a%5E2%2Bb%5E2=73-2ab

Use the other given information and substitute as 130....,
then evaluate.
a%5E2%2Bb%5E2=73-130