Practicing Success
If x2 - 13x - 1= 0 and x > 1, then the value of x3 - \(\frac{1}{x^3}\) will be: |
2158 2155 2197 2345 |
2158 |
If x2 - 13x - 1= 0 Divide by x on both sides, x - \(\frac{1}{x}\) = 13 x3 - \(\frac{1}{x^3}\) = 133 + 3 × 13 = 2158
Note - if x - \(\frac{1}{x}\) = a then x3 - \(\frac{1}{x^3}\) = a3 + 3a |