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Updated on 01-Apr-2023 12:36:20
Given:$x + \frac{1}{x} =20$To do:We have to find the value of $x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2}$.Solution:The given expression is $x + \frac{1}{x} =20$. Here, we have to find the value of $x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2}$. So, by squaring the given expression and using the identity $(a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2$, we can find the value of $x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2}$.$(a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2$...................(i)Now, $x + \frac{1}{x} =20$Squaring on both sides, we get, $(x+\frac{1}{x})^2=(20)^2$$x^2+2\times x \times \frac{1}{x}+(\frac{1}{x})^2=400$ [Using (i)]$x^2+2+\frac{1}{x^2}=400$$x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=400-2$ (Transposing $2$ to RHS)$x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=398$Hence, the value of $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}$ is $398$.Read More 
Updated on 01-Apr-2023 12:32:28
To do:We have to evaluate the given expressions using the formula for squaring a binomial.Solution:Here, we have to find the squares of some large numbers. We can find the squares of multiples of $10^n$ easily. So, express the given numbers as the sum of multiples of $10^n$ and other numbers. We can then find the squares of the given numbers by expanding the squares using the algebraic expressions:$(a+b)^2 = a^2+2ab+b^2$$(a-b)^2 = a^2-2ab+b^2$(i) The given expression is $(102)^2$.$102$ can be written as $100+2$We know that, $(a+b)^2 = a^2+2ab+b^2$Here, $a=100$ and $b=2$Therefore, $(100+2)^2=(100)^2+2\times100\times2+2^2$$(100+2)^2=10000+400+4$$(100+2)^2=10404$Hence, $(102)^2=10404$.(ii) The given expression is $(99)^2$.$99$ can be written as $100-1$We know ... Read More 
Updated on 01-Apr-2023 12:30:31
Given:$x^2 + y^2 = 29$ and $xy = 2$To do:We have to find the value of(i) $x + y$(ii) $x - y$(iii) $x^4 + y^4$Solution:The given expressions are $x^2 + y^2 = 29$ and $xy = 2$. Here, we have to find the value of (i) $x + y$ (ii) $x - y$ (iii) $x^4 + y^4$. So, by using the identities $(a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2$ and $(a-b)^2=a^2-2ab+b^2$, we can find the required values.$xy = 2$.........(I)$(a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2$.............(II)$(a-b)^2=a^2-2ab+b^2$.............(III)(i) Let us consider, $x^2 + y^2 = 29$Adding $2xy$ on both sides, we get, $x^2+2xy+y^2=29+2xy$$(x+y)^2=29+2(2)$ [Using (II) and (I)]$(x+y)^2=29+4$$(x+y)^2=33$Taking square root on both sides, ... Read More 
Updated on 01-Apr-2023 12:27:57
Given:$2x + 3y = 14$ and $2x - 3y = 2$To do:We have to find the value of $xy$.Solution:The given expressions are $2x + 3y = 14$ and $2x - 3y = 2$. Here, we have to find the value of $xy$. So, by squaring and subtracting using the identities $(a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2$ and $(a-b)^2=a^2-2ab+b^2$, we can find the required value.$(a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2$.............(I)$(a-b)^2=a^2-2ab+b^2$.............(II)Let us consider, $2x + 3y = 14$Squaring on both sides, we get, $(2x + 3y)^2 = (14)^2$$(2x)^2+2(2x)(3y)+(3y)^2=196$ [Using (I)]$4x^2+12xy+9y^2=196$..........(III)Now, $2x - 3y = 2$Squaring on both sides, we get, $(2x - 3y)^2 = (2)^2$$(2x)^2-2(2x)(3y)+(3y)^2=4$ [Using (II)]$4x^2-12xy+9y^2=4$..........(IV)Subtracting ... Read More 
Updated on 01-Apr-2023 12:26:37
Given:$x + \frac{1}{x} = 12$To do:We have to find the value of $x - \frac{1}{x}$.Solution:The given expression is $x + \frac{1}{x} = $. Here, we have to find the value of $x^4 + \frac{1}{x^4}$. So, by squaring the given expression and using the identities $(a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2$ and $(a-b)^2=a^2-2ab+b^2$, we can find the required value.$(a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2$.............(I)$(a-b)^2=a^2-2ab+b^2$.............(II)Let us consider, $x + \frac{1}{x} = 12$Squaring on both sides, we get, $(x + \frac{1}{x})^2 = (12)^2$$x^2+2\times x \times \frac{1}{x}+\frac{1}{x^2}=144$ [Using (I)]$x^2+2+\frac{1}{x^2}=144$$x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=144-2$ (Transposing $2$ to RHS)$x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=142$Now, $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=142$Subtracting 2 from both sides, we get, $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}-2=142-2$$x^2-2\times ... Read More 
Updated on 01-Apr-2023 12:25:10
Given:$x + \frac{1}{x} = 9$To do:We have to find the value of $x^4 + \frac{1}{x^4}$.Solution:The given expression is $x + \frac{1}{x} = 9$. Here, we have to find the value of $x^4 + \frac{1}{x^4}$. So, by squaring the given expression and using the identity $(a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2$, we can find the required value.$(a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2$...................(i)Let us consider, $x + \frac{1}{x} = 9$Squaring on both sides, we get, $(x + \frac{1}{x})^2 = 9^2$$x^2+2\times x \times \frac{1}{x}+\frac{1}{x^2}=81$ [Using (I)]$x^2+2+\frac{1}{x^2}=81$$x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=81-2$ (Transposing $2$ to RHS)$x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=79$Now, $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=79$Squaring on both sides, we get, $(x^2+\frac{1}{x^2})^2 = ... Read More 
Updated on 01-Apr-2023 12:24:10
To do:We have to find the values of the given expressions.Solution:Here, we have to find the values of the given expressions. So, simplifying the given expressions using the identities $(a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2$.............(I) and $(a-b)^2=a^2-2ab+b^2$.............(II) and substituting the values of $x$ and $y$, we can find the required values.(i) The given expression is $16x^2 + 24x + 9$.$16x^2 + 24x + 9=(4x)^2+2\times 4x \times3+(3)^2$ [$24x=2\times 4x \times3$]$16x^2 + 24x + 9=(4x+3)^2$ (Using (I), $a=4x$ and $b=3$)Substituting $x = \frac{7}{4}$ in $(4x+3)^2$, we get, $(4x+3)^2=[4\times\frac{7}{4}+3]^2$ $(4x+3)^2=(7+3)^2$ $(4x+3)^2=(10)^2$ $(4x+3)^2=100$The value ... Read More 
Updated on 01-Apr-2023 12:18:55
Given:$3x + 5y = 11$ and $xy = 2$To do:We have to find the value of $9x^2+25y^2$.Solution:The given expressions are $3x + 5y = 11$ and $xy = 2$. Here, we have to find the value of $9x^2+25y^2$. So, by squaring the given expression and using the identity $(a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2$, we can find the required value.$xy = 2$............(i)$(a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2$.............(ii)Now, $3x + 5y = 11$Squaring on both sides, we get, $(3x + 5y)^2 = (11)^2$ [Using (ii)]$(3x)^2+2(3x)(5y)+(5y)^2=121$$9x^2+30xy+25y^2=121$$9x^2+30(2)+25y^2=121$ [Using (i)]$9x^2+60+25y^2=121$$9x^2+25y^2=121-60$ (Transposing $60$ ... Read More 
Updated on 01-Apr-2023 12:18:08
Given:$x – y = 7$ and $xy = 9$To do:We have to find the value of $x^2+y^2$.Solution:The given expressions are $x – y = 7$ and $xy = 9$. Here, we have to find the value of $x^2 + y^2$. So, by squaring the given expression and using the identity $(a-b)^2=a^2-2ab+b^2$, we can find the required value.$xy = 9$............(i)$(a-b)^2=a^2-2ab+b^2$.............(ii)Now, $x – y = 7$Squaring on both sides, we get, $(x – y)^2 = 7^2$ [Using (ii)]$x^2-2xy+y^2=49$$x^2-2(9)+y^2=49$ [Using (i)]$x^2-18+y^2=49$$x^2+y^2=49+18$ ... Read More 
Updated on 01-Apr-2023 12:17:20
Given:$x + y = 4$ and $xy = 2$To do:We have to find the value of $x^2 + y^2$.Solution:The given expressions are $x + y = 4$ and $xy = 2$. Here, we have to find the value of $x^2 + y^2$. So, by squaring the given expression and using the identity $(a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2$, we can find the required value.$xy = 2$...........(i)$(a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2$...........(ii)Now, $x + y = 4$Squaring on both sides, we get, $(x + y)^2 = 4^2$$x^2+2 \times x \times y+y^2=16$ [Using (ii)]$x^2+2xy+y^2=16$$x^2+2(2)+y^2=16$ [Using ... Read More Advertisements