1. The problem is to evaluate the expression $$(2^2 + 5^2)$$. 2. Recall that squaring a number means multiplying the number by itself: $$a^2 = a \times a$$. 3. Calculate each square separately: - $$2^2 = 2 \times 2 = 4$$ - $$5^2 = 5 \times 5 = 25$$ 4. Add the results: $$4 + 25 = 29$$ 5. Therefore, the value of $$(2^2 + 5^2)$$ is $$29$$.