SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 67

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 3 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q67

If x+1x=x +{{1} \over x}= 1−2,1{-\sqrt{2}}, then find the value of x3+1x3.x^3+{{1} \over x^3}.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 4−224-{2\sqrt{2}}

x+1x=1−2x + \frac{1}{x} = 1 - \sqrt{2}

x+1x=ax + \frac{1}{x} = a

a=1−2a = 1 - \sqrt{2} \\

x3+1x3=a3−3ax^3 + \frac{1}{x^3} = a^3 - 3a

a3=(1−2)3=13−3(12)(2)+3(1)(2)2−(2)3=1−32+6−22=7−52a^3= (1 - \sqrt{2})^3 = 1^3 - 3(1^2)(\sqrt{2}) + 3(1)(\sqrt{2})^2 - (\sqrt{2})^3 = 1 - 3\sqrt{2} + 6 - 2\sqrt{2} = 7 - 5\sqrt{2}

x3+1x3=(7−52)−3(1−2)=7−52−3+32=4−22x^3 + \frac{1}{x^3} = (7 - 5\sqrt{2}) - 3(1 - \sqrt{2}) = 7 - 5\sqrt{2} - 3 + 3\sqrt{2} = 4 - 2\sqrt{2}