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If x^2 + 1/x^2 = 171, what is the positive value of x - 1/x?

 Apr 13, 2022

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a = x - 1/x

a^2 = x^2 - 2 + 1/x^2

x^2 + 1/x^2 = 171

a^2 = 171 - 2

a^2 = 169

\(a = \pm 13\)

 

 

=^._.^=

 Apr 13, 2022

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Best Answer

a = x - 1/x

a^2 = x^2 - 2 + 1/x^2

x^2 + 1/x^2 = 171

a^2 = 171 - 2

a^2 = 169

\(a = \pm 13\)

 

 

=^._.^=

catmg Apr 13, 2022
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That is correct  cat Long time u havent been on

 Apr 13, 2022
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Yep, in person school has been quite busy. :((

I wish I could be on more.

 

=^._.^=

catmg  Apr 13, 2022
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well glad you are here today

Kakashi  Apr 13, 2022
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It's nice to see you too. :))

 

=^._.^=

catmg  Apr 13, 2022
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Thank you

coolcoolcool

Kakashi  Apr 13, 2022
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If you're comfortable Cat, what grade are you in?

 

I'm in 7th btw.

BuilderBoi  Apr 13, 2022
edited by BuilderBoi  Apr 13, 2022
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You talking to Me?

Kakashi  Apr 13, 2022
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The message wasn't directed to you, it was to catmg. 

 

You already said you were in 7th grade like me :)

BuilderBoi  Apr 13, 2022
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oh kk

Kakashi  Apr 13, 2022

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