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If x = (2+√5), find the value of x+1/x |
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Answer» Answer: Step-by-step explanation: We need to find x2 + 1 / x2 ( x + 1 / x )2 = 25 = x2 + 1 / x2 + 2 (x)(1/x) = 25 = x2 + 1/x2 + 2 = 25 = x2 + 1 / x2 = 25 – 2 = x2 + 1 / x2=23 Hence x2 + 1 / x2 = 23 |
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