SSC CGL Algebra question with solution
AlgebraModerateSSC CGL 2024
If x − 1/x = 3, what is the value of x² + 1/x²?
- (A)9
- (B)6
- (C)11
- (D)7
Correct answer: (C) 11
Squaring both sides: (x − 1/x)² = x² + 1/x² − 2 = 9. Therefore x² + 1/x² = 9 + 2 = 11.
Shortcut: x² + 1/x² = k² + 2 when x − 1/x = k.
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- Quantitative Aptitude
- Topic
- Algebra
- Exam
- SSC CGL 2024
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Appears in: SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 9 September, Shift 2
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