If x=√5+2, then find x² - 1/x²
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hey! Thank you so much for spending time to solve it! However, the question asks to find the value of x² - 1/x², and 18 is the solution to x² + 1/x². I really appreciate the help though!
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Step-by-step explanation:
X²=9+4√5
Now,
X²- 1/X²
9+4√5 - 1/9+4√5
Taking L.C.M.
81×16×5+72√5-1/9+4√5
160+72√5/9+4√5
Denominator rationalise
(160+72√5)(9-4√5)/(9+4√5)(9-4√5)
After solving this....
1440+648√5-640√5-288×5/81-80
8√5/1
8√5 Answer
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