Need help with HW

[Transporter]

this is the question:

a = 5

b + a^2 = 50

What is b?

Need help plz

[tyoui]

b = 25

[Chris]

25

[Much Scare Wow]

a^2 = a x a = 25

50 - 25 = 25 = b

If you need the working out for bonus marks   

 

[Rxd]

20 minutes ago, Transporter said:

this is the question:

a = 5

b + a^2 = 50

What is b?

Need help plz

you're essentially being asked, "what plus 5 squared = 50."

5^2=25 

25+?=50? Now unless i'm retarded and missed something. The answer's 25.