Correct option is C
Given:
x3+x31 = 18
To find:
x+x1
Formula used:
a3+b3=(a+b)3−3ab(a+b)
Solution:
x3+x31=(x+x1)3−3×x×x1(x+x1)=>18=(x+x1)3−3(x+x1)=>Let x+x1=t, we get=>18=t3−3t=>t3−3t−18=0
=> Factors of –18 = + 1, – 1, + 2, – 2, + 3, – 3, + 6, – 6, + 9, – 9, + 18, – 18
=> Let t = + 1, then 1 – 3 – 18 ≠ 0
=> Let t = + 2, then 8 – 6 – 18 ≠ 0
=> Let t = + 3, then 27 – 9 – 18 = 0
=> So, t = 3
Therefore, the value of x+x1 is 3