SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 44

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 28th July 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q44

If x − 1/x = 3, then the value of x² + 1/x² is:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

(x − 1/x)² = x² + 1/x² − 2

x − 1/x = 3

9 = x² + 1/x² − 2

x² + 1/x² = 11