Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If x - \(\frac{1}{x}\) = 3\(\sqrt{2}\)

then find the value of  ( x + \(\frac{1}{x}\) )

Options:

 \(\sqrt{22}\)

 \(\sqrt{23}\)

 4\(\sqrt{2}\)

 3\(\sqrt{22}\)

Correct Answer:

 \(\sqrt{22}\)

Explanation:

⇒ If x - \(\frac{1}{x}\) = a then x + \(\frac{1}{x}\) = \(\sqrt {a^2 + 4}\)

Here,

x - \(\frac{1}{x}\) = 3\(\sqrt{2}\), then 

⇒ x + \(\frac{1}{x}\) = \(\sqrt {(3\sqrt{2})^2 + 4}\) = \(\sqrt{22}\)