If a + b = 15, and ab = 50. What is the value of a^2 + b^2?

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If a + b = 15, and ab = 50. What is the value of

a^2 + b^2

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A

175

B

125

C

75

D

225

E

100

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SiddharthFeb 26, 2025

good question