Question

Simplify the expression below.
5^2 + 9^2

Answer 1

To simplify the expression 5^2 + 9^2, we can evaluate the squares of 5 and 9 and then add the results:

5^2 = 5 x 5 = 25

9^2 = 9 x 9 = 81

So, 5^2 + 9^2 = 25 + 81 = 106

Therefore, the simplified form of the expression 5^2 + 9^2 is 106.