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Two non-negative numbers add up to 10. What is the least possible value of the sum of their squares?
A25
B50
C100
D75
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 50
The sum x² + (10 - x)² has derivative 4x - 20, which vanishes at x = 5, giving 25 + 25 = 50.
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