Question

If a=2+√3, then find the value of a-1/a

Answer 1

Given a = 2 + √3
⇒ (1/a) = 1 / (2 + √3)
Multiply and divide by (2 − √3) ⇒ (1/a) = (2 − √3) / [(2 + √3)(2 − √3)]
⇒(1/a) = (2 − √3) / [4 − 3]
⇒ (1/a) = (2 − √3)
∴ a + (1/a) = (2 + √3) + (2 − √3) = 4



answer is 4.

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