Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If x - \(\frac{2}{x}\) = 4, then find x2 + \(\frac{4}{x^2}\).

Options:

10

20

30

40

Correct Answer:

20

Explanation:

Squar on both side, we get 

(x - \(\frac{2}{x}\))2 = (4)2

x2 + \(\frac{4}{x^2}\) - 2 × x × \(\frac{2}{x}\) = 16

x2 + \(\frac{4}{x^2}\) = 20