Which of the following is equal to the value of 2^2 + 2^2 + 3^2 + 3^2 + 3^2 ?

Which of the following is equal to the value of 2^2 + 2^2 + 3^2 + 3^2 + 3^2 ?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

2^3 + 3^3

Steps/Work

2^2 + 2^2 + 3^2 + 3^2 + 3^2
= 2 (2^2) + 3 (3^2)
= 2^1 (2^2) + 3^1 (3^2)
= 2^(1+2) + 3^(1+2)
= 2^3 + 3^3
Ans: C