If a - \(\frac{1}{a - 4}\) = 6
Then find , (a - 4)3 - \(\frac{1}{(a - 4)^3}\)
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Given = a - \(\frac{1}{a - 4}\) = 6
By subtracting 4 on both sides we get,
(a - 4) - \(\frac{1}{a - 4}\) = 6 - 4 = 2
(a - 4)3 - \(\frac{1}{(a - 4)^3}\) = 23 + 3 × 2 = 14
Note - if x - \(\frac{1}{x}\) = a
then x3 - \(\frac{1}{x^3}\) = a3 + 3a