Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If $k^4+\frac{1}{k^4}=194$, then what is the value of $k^3+\frac{1}{k^3}$?

Options:

42

52

36

18

Correct Answer:

52

Explanation:

If x4 + \(\frac{1}{x^4}\) = a

then x2 + \(\frac{1}{x^2}\) = \(\sqrt {a + 2}\) = b

and x + \(\frac{1}{x}\) = \(\sqrt {b + 2}\)

 $k^4+\frac{1}{k^4}=194$

$k^3+\frac{1}{k^3}$ = ?

k2 + \(\frac{1}{k^2}\) = \(\sqrt {194 + 2}\) = 14

and k + \(\frac{1}{k}\) = \(\sqrt {14 + 2}\) = 4

$k^3+\frac{1}{k^3}$ = 43 - 4 × 3 = 52