Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If $x - \frac{1}{x}=11,$ What is the value of $(x^4 +\frac{1}{x^4})$?

Options:

14159

14163

15127

15131

Correct Answer:

15127

Explanation:

$(x - \frac{1}{x}) = a$

(x2 + x-2) = (a)2 + 2 = b

= (x4 + x-4) = b2 - 2

If $x - \frac{1}{x}=11,$

(x2 + x-2) = (11)2 + 2 = 123

 (x4 + x-4) = 1232 - 2 = 15127