COMEDK2013MathematicsQuadratic Equation
If x+ 1 x =2 , then x^ n + 1 x^ n is equal to
Options
- A2^ n
- B2^ n n
- C2 i n
- D2 n
Correct answer
D. 2 n
Step-by-step solution
We have, x+ 1 x =2 x²+1=2 x x²-(2 ) x+1=0 x= 2 4 ² -4 2 = 2 -4 ² 2 = 2 2( ) i 2 = ( ) i Now, x^ n =( ( ) i)^ n = n i n and 1 x^ n =( ( ) i)^ -n = n i n x^ n + 1 x^ n =( n i n )+( n i n )=2 n