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If x+1x=2 , then find the positive value of x+1x.
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Solution

The correct option is A 2
Given: x+1x=2

(x+1x)2=(x)2+(1x)2+2x.1x=x+1x+2=2+2=4

Hence,

(x+1x)2=4

Taking square root on both the sides we get,

x+1x=4=2

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