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Aptitude · Q465

Algebra

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 465

Q465

If x = 1 + √2 + √3, then find the value of x2 - 2x + 4.

A.
2(7 + √6)
B.
2(4 + √6)
Answer
C.
2(3 + √7)
D.
(4 + √6)

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
x = 1 + √2 + √3
⇒ x - 1 = √2 + √3
On squaring both sides,
(x - 1)2 = (√2 + √3)2
⇒ x2 - 2x + 1 = 2 + 3 + 2√6
Add 3 both side
⇒ x2 - 2x + 4 = 5 + 2√6 + 3
⇒ x2 - 2x + 4 = 8 + 2√6
⇒ x2 - 2x + 4 = 2(4 + √6)