Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If \(\frac{8x}{2x^2 + 7x - 2}\) = 1, where x > 0, then find x2 + \(\frac{1}{x^2}\).

Options:

\(\frac{1}{4}\) 

\(\frac{4}{5}\) 

\(\frac{2}{5}\) 

\(\frac{9}{4}\) 

Correct Answer:

\(\frac{9}{4}\) 

Explanation:

8x = 2x2 + 7x - 2

2x2 - x - 2 = 0

2x (x - \(\frac{1}{2}\)  - \(\frac{1}{x}\)) = 0

x - \(\frac{1}{x}\) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)

x2 + \(\frac{1}{x^2}\)  = (\(\frac{1}{2}\))2 + 2 = \(\frac{9}{4}\)