Answer:
34
Step-by-step explanation:
(a + [tex]\frac{1}{a}[/tex] ) = 6← square both sides
(a + [tex]\frac{1}{a}[/tex] )² = 6² ← expand left side using FOIL
a² + 1 + 1 + [tex]\frac{1}{a^2}[/tex] = 36
a² + 2 + [tex]\frac{1}{a^2}[/tex] = 36 ( subtract 2 from both sides )
a² + [tex]\frac{1}{a^2}[/tex] = 34
