TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you need to answer the given multiple-choice question on the general math. Classify your answers into 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', and 'e'.
PROBLEM: Problem: if x + ( 1 / x ) = 5 , what is the value of w = x ^ 2 + ( 1 / x ) ^ 2 ? 
Options: a ) w = 21 , b ) w = 22 , c ) w = 23 , d ) w = 24 , e ) 27

SOLUTION: c

PROBLEM: Problem: if a ( a - 2 ) = 2 and b ( b - 2 ) = 2 , where a ≠ b , then a + b = 
Options: a ) − 1 , b ) − 2 , c ) 4 , d ) 46 , e ) 48

SOLUTION: a

PROBLEM: Problem: sum of the squares of 3 no . is 149 and the sum of their products taken two at a time is 70 . find the sum ? 
Options: a ) 17 , b ) 19 , c ) 21 , d ) 13 , e ) 18

SOLUTION:
a