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If a + b = 11 and ab = 35, then what is the value of (a⁴+b⁴)?
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If a + b = 11 and ab = 35, then what is the value of (a⁴+b⁴)?

A.

151

B.

261

C.

124

D.

102

Correct option is A

a + b = 11, ab = 35 find (a⁴ + b⁴)
a² + b² +2(35) = 121
a² + b² = 51
a⁴ + b⁴ + 2(ab)² = (51)²
a⁴ + b⁴ = (51)² - 2(35)²
= 151

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