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If X=2+√5,prove that xpower2+1/X power 2= 18 |
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Answer» Step-by-step explanation: x = 2+root5 X2 = (2+root5)2 =9 +4root5 {using IDENTITY (a+b)2} 1/x2 = (1/2+root5 )2 =1/9 +4root5 so x2 +1/x2 = 9+4root5 + 1/9+4root5 =9+4root5 + 9- 4 root5 (9)2 - (4root5)2 =9 +4root5 +9 -4root5 1 9+4root5 +9 - 4root5 =18 thus x2 +1/x2 =18 PROVED |
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