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What is the value of $3^2 + 5^2 + 2^2$?

1. 38
2. 35
3. 36
4. 34

Correct answer: 38

Solution

Compute each square separately: $3^2=9$, $5^2=25$, and $2^2=4$. Their sum is $9+25+4=38$.

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