Question

If x: 2-✓3 them find x² + 1/
x²​

Answer 1

Answer:

14

Explanation:

If x= 2+sqrt3

then

1/x=2-sqrt3 (by rationaliztion)

then (x+1/x)^2 = X^2+(1/X)^2 +2*x*(1/X)

that is (2+sqrt3 +2-sqrt3)^2=x^2 +(1/x)^2+2

4^2 -2=x^2+(1/x)^2

i.e, 14 is the answer