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(a-b)^2 Expansion and Visualisation

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If $a^{2} - 5 a - 1 = 0$ ; find $a - \frac{1}{a}$

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Solution

The correct option is B $5$
$a^{2} - 5 a - 1 = 0$
$=> a^{2} - 1 = 5 a$
$=> a - \frac{1}{a} = 5$

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