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If x2+1x=212, find the values of:
i) x1x
ii) x31x3

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Solution

x+1x=52

squaring on both sides
x2+1x2+2=254

x2+1x2=174

(i) x2+1x22=1742

(x1x)2=94x1x=32

(ii) (x1x)3=(32)3

x31x33(x1x)=278

x31x3=278+3×32

x31x3=638

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