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Question

Mark the correct alternative in each of the following:

(1) If x+1x=5, then x2+1x2=

(a) 25

(b) 10

(c) 23

(d) 27

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Solution

In the given problem, we have to find the value of

Given

We shall use the identity

Here put,

Hence the value of is

Hence the correct choice is (c).


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