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If x2−5x−1=0, then find the value of x2+1x2

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23
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25
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27
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26
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Solution

The correct option is D 27
According to question,

x25x1=0

x21=5x

x1x=5

Squaring both sides we get,

(x1x)2=25

x2+1x22=25

x2+1x2=27


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