If x=(2+*3),find the value of x^2+1/x^2
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14
Step-by-step explanation:
x = 2 + √3
x² = (2 + √3)²
= 2² + 2 x 2 x √3 + √3²
= 4 + 4√3 + 3
= 7 + 4√3
1/x² = 1 / 7 + 4√3
= (1 / 7 + 4√3) x (7 - 4√3 / 7 - 4√3)
= 7 - 4√3 / 7² - (4√3)²
= 7 - 4√3 / 49 - 16 x 3
= 7 - 4√3 / 49 - 48
= 7 - 4√3
Hence, x² + 1/x² = (7 + 4√3) + (7 - 4√3)
= 14
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