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If a=,2+, root3 then find the value of a-1/a

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Solution

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)

= 2+√3-2+√3

= 2√3

Answer : a-1/a = 2√3

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