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    Question

    If x + 1/x = 5, find: x² +

    1/x²
    A 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 19 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 23 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Given: x + 1/x = 5 Square both sides: (x + 1/x)² = x² + 2 + 1/x² = 25 = x² + 1/x²  = 25 − 2  = 23

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