Question

Q1. If x2+ 1/ x2=14.Find the value of
i) x + 1/x​

Answer 1

x² + 1/x² = 14

(x + 1/x)² -2.x.1/x = 14

(x + 1/x )² -2 = 14

(x + 1/x )² = 16

take square root both sides

(x + 1/x) = 4

then,

x³ + 1/x³ = ( x + 1/x)³ - 3.x.1/x(x + 1/x)

= ( x +1/x)³ -3(x + 1/x)

= (4)³ -3(4)

= 64 - 12

= 52