But Which Two Digits?

Number Theory Level 1

Let aa and bb be distinct single-digit positive integers such that

  • the last digit of a×a×aa\times a \times a is bb, and
  • the last digit of b×b×bb\times b \times b is aa.

What is a+ba+b?

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