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      Question

      If x4 + x - 4 = 47 then find the

      value of (x + x-1).
      A 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      x4 + x - 4 = 47 x4 + 1/x 4 = 47 Add 2 both sides x4 + 1/x 4 + 2 = 49 The above expression is of the form a2 + b2 + 2ab = (a + b)2 where a = x and b = 1/x Then the above expression becomes (x2 + 1/x2)2 =72 Taking square root on both sides (x2 + 1/x2) = 7 Again adding 2 both sides (x2 + 1/x2 + 2) = 9 (x + 1/x)2 = 32 Taking square root on both sides (x + 1/x) = 3

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