If a + b = 5 and a - b = 3, then the value of (a2 + b2) is
17
18
19
20
A.
17
a + b = 5 and a - b = 3
(a + b)2 = (a - b)2 + 4ab
(5)2 = (3)2 + 4ab
4ab = 25 - 9
ab = 4
(a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab
(5)2 = a2 + b2 + 2 x 4
25 = a2 + b2 + 8
a2 + b2 = 25 - 8
a2 + b2 = 17