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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If x² - 3x - 1= 0

and x > 1, then the value of

x³ - \(\frac{1}{x^3}\) will be:

Options:

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

If x² - 3x - 1= 0

Divide by x on both sides,

x - \(\frac{1}{x}\) = 3

x³ - \(\frac{1}{x^3}\) = 3³ + 3 × 3 = 36

Note - if x - \(\frac{1}{x}\) = a

then x³ - \(\frac{1}{x^3}\) = a³ + 3a