Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If $ x - \frac{1}{x}= 8$, find the value of $x^4 +\frac{1}{x^4}$

Options:

4355

4352

4356

4354

Correct Answer:

4354

Explanation:

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

(x2 + x-2) = (a)2 + 2 = b

= (x4 + x-4) = b2 - 2

If $ x - \frac{1}{x}= 8$,

(x2 + x-2) = (8)2 + 2 = 66

find the value of $x^4 +\frac{1}{x^4}$ = 662 - 2 = 4356 - 2 = 4354