Question : If $a-b=9$ and $a b=20$, then $a^2+b^2$:
Option 1: 111
Option 2: 115
Option 3: 121
Option 4: 118
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Correct Answer: 121
Solution :
Given, $a-b=9$ and $a b=20$
We have to find the value of $a^2+b^2$.
Consider, $a-b=9$
Squaring both sides,
$(a-b)^2=9^2$
⇒ $a^2+b^2-2ab=81$
⇒ $a^2+b^2-2\times 20 = 81$
⇒ $a^2+b^2-40=81$
⇒ $a^2+b^2=81+40$
⇒ $a^2+b^2=121$
Hence, the correct answer is 121.
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