Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If $x-\frac{1}{x}=13,$ then the value of $x^2 +\frac{1}{x^2}$ is :

Options:

171

169

167

165

Correct Answer:

171

Explanation:

If $x-\frac{1}{x}=13,$

then the value of $x^2 +\frac{1}{x^2}$ is :

If $K-\frac{1}{K}=n$

then, $K^2+\frac{1}{K^2}$ = n2 + 2

$x^2 +\frac{1}{x^2}$ = 132 + 2 = 171