Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If x4+\(\frac{1}{{x}^{4}}\) = 1442    x > 0

find x-\(\frac{1}{x}\)

Options:

7

8

6

15

Correct Answer:

6

Explanation:

x4+\(\frac{1}{{x}^{4}}\) = 1442

x2+\(\frac{1}{{x}^{2}}\) = \(\sqrt {1442+2}\) = 38

x-\(\frac{1}{x}\) = \(\sqrt {38-2}\) = 6

x-\(\frac{1}{x}\) = 6