Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If 2x + \(\frac{9}{x}\) = 9

What can be the minimum value of x2 + \(\frac{1}{x^2}\)

Options:

\(\frac{36}{95}\)

\(\frac{26}{95}\)

\(\frac{97}{36}\)

\(\frac{95}{362}\)

Correct Answer:

\(\frac{97}{36}\)

Explanation:

Given, 2x + \(\frac{9}{x}\) = 9

2x2 + 9 = 9x

2x2 - 9x + 9 = 0 

roots are x = 3

              x = \(\frac{3}{2}\)

Take, x = \(\frac{3}{2}\)

⇒ x2 + \(\frac{1}{x^2}\) = \(\frac{9}{4}\) + \(\frac{4}{9}\) = \(\frac{97}{36}\)