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If x=a+1a,y=a1a, then the value of
x4+y42x2y2 is:

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16
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20
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10
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5
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Solution

The correct option is A 16
Given, x=a+1a;y=a1a
so, x2=a+1a+2;y2=a+1a2
Ans, x2y2=a+1a+2a1a+2=4
Now, (x2y2)2=(4)2=16...(1)
Also, (x2y2)=x4y42x2y2...(2)
From (1) & (2), x4+y42x2y2=16 Ans

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