Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If a + \(\frac{1}{a + 3}\) = 13

Then find , (a + 3)2 + \(\frac{1}{(a + 3)^2}\)

Options:

256

254

260

168

Correct Answer:

254

Explanation:

Given = a + \(\frac{1}{a + 3}\) = 13

By adding 3 on both sides we get,

(a + 3) + \(\frac{1}{a + 3}\) = 13 + 3 = 16

(a + 3)2 + \(\frac{1}{(a + 3)^2}\) = 162 - 2 = 254

 

Note - if x +  \(\frac{1}{x}\) = a

then x2 + \(\frac{1}{x^2}\) =  a2 - 2