if a+b=5 and ab=2, determine the value of a^4+b^4. show all calculations
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Step-by-step explanation:
a + b = 5
: (a + b)² = 5²
: a² + 2ab + b² = 25
: a² + b² + 2(2) = 25 (Since ab = 5)
: a² + b² + 4 = 25
: a² + b² = 21
: (a² + b²)² = 21²
: a⁴ + 2(ab)² + b⁴ = 441
: a⁴ + b⁴ + 2(2²) = 441
: a⁴ + b⁴ + 8 = 441
: a⁴ + b⁴ = 433
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