Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If $y+\frac{1}{y}=3$, then what is the value of $\frac{1}{y^3}+y^3+2$?

Options:

24

18

20

29

Correct Answer:

20

Explanation:

If $y+\frac{1}{y}=3$

what is the value of $\frac{1}{y^3}+y^3+2$

$\frac{1}{y^3}+y^3$ = (y + \(\frac{1}{y}\))3 - 3

$\frac{1}{y^3}+y^3$ = 33 - 3 = 18

$\frac{1}{y^3}+y^3+2$ = 18 + 2 = 20