Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If x2 - 12x + 33 = 0

find the value of (x-4)2+\(\frac{1}{({x-4})^{2}}\) - 5

Options:

16

14

9

20

Correct Answer:

9

Explanation:

Let x - 4 = t 

x = t + 4

Put in given equation

(t + 4)2 - 12 (t + 4) + 33 = 0

t2 + 16 + 8t - 12t - 48 + 33 = 0

t2 - 4t + 1 = 0

t+\(\frac{1}{t}\) = 4

t2+\(\frac{1}{{t}^{2}}\) - 5 = (4)2 - 2 - 5

= 9