Practicing Success
If x + \(\frac{1}{x}\) = 44 then find the value of ( (x)2 + (\(\frac{1}{x}\))2 + 117) |
2050 2059 2251 2051 |
2051 |
⇒ If x + \(\frac{1}{x}\) = a then ( (x)2 + (\(\frac{1}{x}\))2 ) = a2 - 2 Here, x + \(\frac{1}{x}\) = 44, then ⇒ ( (x)2 + (\(\frac{1}{x}\))2 + 117) = 442 - 2 + 117 = 2051 |