Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If a - \(\frac{1}{a - 2}\) = 4

Then find , (a - 2)2 + \(\frac{1}{(a - 2)^2}\)

Options:

4

6

7

8

Correct Answer:

6

Explanation:

Given = a - \(\frac{1}{a - 2}\) = 4

By subtracting 2 on both sides we get,

(a - 2) - \(\frac{1}{a - 2}\) = 4 - 2 = 2

(a - 2)2 + \(\frac{1}{(a - 2)^2}\) = 22 + 2 = 6

 

If x - \(\frac{1}{x}\) = a

then, x2 + \(\frac{1}{x^2}\) = a2 + 2