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  1. If   x2 – 3x + 1 = 0, find the value of x3 +
    1
    .
    x3
    1. 18
    2. 16
    3. 27
    4. 23
Correct Option: A

x2 – 3x + 1 = 0
⇒  x2 + 1 = 3x

⇒ 
x2 + 1
= 3
x

⇒  x +
1
= 3
x

On cubing both sides,
x +
1
3 = 27
x

⇒ x3 +
1
+ 3 x +
1
= 27
x3x

⇒  x3 +
1
+ 3 × 3 = 27
x3

⇒  x3 +
1
= 27 − 9 = 18
x3



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