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Basic Mathematics QUESTION #7651
Question 1
If \(x + \frac{1}{x} = 15\), then the value of \(x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2}\) is:
  • \(225\)
  • \(223\)✔️
  • \(17\)
  • None of these
Correct Answer Explanation
To find \(x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2}\), we square the given equation: \(\left(x + \frac{1}{x}\right)^2 = 15^2\). Expanding: \(x^2 + 2 \cdot x \cdot \frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{x^2} = 225\). This simplifies to \(x^2 + 2 + \frac{1}{x^2} = 225\). Therefore, \(x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2} = 225 - 2 = 223\).