SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 72

SSC CHSL - 16th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q72

If x + 1/x = 4, then the value of x4 + (1/x)4 is:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e 194

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⇒ x + 1/x = 4

⇒ (x + 1/x)2 = 42

⇒ x2 + 1/x2 + 2 = 42

⇒ x2 + 1/x2  = 16 - 2

⇒ x2 + 1/x2  = 14

Now

⇒ x2 + 1/x2  = 14

⇒ (x2 + 1/x2)2 ​​​​​​​ = 142

⇒ x4 + 1/x4 + 2​​​​​​​ = 196

⇒ x4 + 1/x4 ​​​​ = 196 - 2

⇒ x4 + 1/x4 ​​​​ = 194