If x=3+√8 then (x2+1x2) = ?
(a) 34 (b) 56 (c) 28 (d) 63
x=3+√81x=13+√8=1(3−√8)(3+√8)(3−√8)=3−√89−8=3−√8
x+1x=3+√8+3−√8=6
(x+1x)2=36x2+1x2+2=36x2+1x2=34
Hence, the correct answer is option (a)