If a=2+√3, then find the value of a-1/a
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a-(1/a) = 2√3
Step-by-step explanation:
a=2+√3
=> 1/a = 1/(2+√3)
= 1/(2+√3) / (2-√3)/(2-√3)
= [ 1*(2-√3) ] / [(2+√3) *(2-√3) ]
= (2-√3) / (2²-√3²)
= (2-√3) / 4-3
= 2-√3
so, a+1/a = 2+√3 - (2-√3)
= 2+√3 - 2+√3
= 2√3
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