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

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  1. 151
  2. 261
  3. 124
  4. 102

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Option 1 : 151
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Given:

a + b = 11 and ab = 35

Concept used:

1. (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2

2. a2 + b2 = (a + b)2 - 2ab

Calculation:

a + b = 11

⇒ (a + b)2 = 112 (Taking square on both sides)

⇒ a2 + 2ab + b2 = 121

⇒ (a2 + b2) = 121 - 2 × 35

⇒ (a2 + b2) = 51      ....(1)

Now, (a4 + b4)

⇒ (a2)2 + (b2)2

⇒ (a2 + b2)2 - 2a2b2

⇒ (51)2 - 2 × 352 (From 1)

⇒ 151

∴ The required value is 151.

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