Question

if x+1/x = 5 , then x²+1/x² =​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Given :

( x + 1 /x ) = 5

We need to find X2+ 1 / x2

( x + 1 / x )2 = 25

= x2 + 1 / x2 + 2 (x)(1)(1/x) =25

= x2 + 1/x2 + 2 = 25

= X2 + 1 / x2 = 25 – 2

= X2+ 1 / x2=23

Hence X2+ 1 / x2= 23