If x1001 + \(\frac{1}{x^{1001}}\) = 15
Find x1001 - \(\frac{1}{x^{1001}}\) = ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Formula → If x + \(\frac{1}{x}\) = a
Then, x - \(\frac{1}{x}\) = \(\sqrt {a^2 - 4}\)
Given, x1001 + \(\frac{1}{x^{1001}}\) = 15
So, x1001 - \(\frac{1}{x^{1001}}\) = \(\sqrt {(15)^2 - 4}\) = \(\sqrt {221}\)