If 2\(^{a}\) = \(\sqrt{64}\) and \(\frac{b}{a}\) = 3, evaluate a\(^2 + b^{2}\) 

In XYZ, |YZ| = 32cm, < YXZ 53\(^o\) and XZY = 90\(^o\). Find, correct to the nearest centimetre, |XZ|

If log\(_x\) 2 = 0.3, evaluate log\(_x\) 8.

An arc subtends an angle of 72\(^o\) at the centre of a circle. Find the length of the arc if the radius of the circle is 3.5 cm. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]

Make b the subject of the relation lb = \(\frac{1}{2}\) (a + b)h