Question
If √b + (1/√b) = 8, then find the value of b +
(1/b).Solution
Given, √b + (1/√b) = 8
On squaring both sides:
(√b + (1/√b))2 = 82
Expanding:
b + 2 + (1/b) = 64
Simplifying:
b + (1/b) + 2 = 64
Subtracting 2 from both sides:
b + (1/b) = 62
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