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
\(a = \pm 13\)
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Yep, in person school has been quite busy. :((
I wish I could be on more.
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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 :)