Question

. If p = 1/(2 - √3) then find the value of
(i) p + 1/p

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation: Value of 'p'

p = 1 + √3

p = 1 + 1.732

p = 2.732

i) p² + 1/p²

= 2.732² + 1/p²

= 2.732² + 1/2.732²

= 7.597

ii) p^4 + 1/p^4

= 2.732^4 + 1/p^4

= 2.732^4 + 1/2.732^4

= 55.726