If (x+\frac{2}{x}=6), what is the value of (x^2+\frac{4}{x^2})?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (32)
Squaring gives (x^2+4+\frac{4}{x^2}=36), so the value is (32). Exam tip: subtract the (2ab) term (4).
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What is the correct answer to this question?
(32)
Why is this the correct answer?
Squaring gives (x^2+4+\frac{4}{x^2}=36), so the value is (32). Exam tip: subtract the (2ab) term (4).
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Exploring Algebraic Identities. Topic: Quadratic expressions.