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    If x + 1x=2,\frac{1}{x} = 2,x1​=2, then the value of x² + 1x2\frac{1}{x²}x21​ = ?​
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    If x + 1x=2,\frac{1}{x} = 2, then the value of x² + 1x2\frac{1}{x²} = ?​

    A.

    3

    B.

    1

    C.

    4

    D.

    2

    Correct option is D

    Given:

    x+1x=2x + \frac{1}{x} = 2

    Formula Used:

    x2+1x2=(x+1x)22x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2} = \left(x + \frac{1}{x}\right)^2 - 2

    Solution:

    Substitute x+1x=2x + \frac{1}{x} = 2 ​  into the formula:

    x2+1x2=(2)22=2x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2} = (2)^2 - 2 = 2​​

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