If x2 – 3x + 1 = 0, (x ≠ 0), then the value ofx + 1

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If x² – 3x + 1 = 0, (x ≠ 0), then the value of x + 1 is
x

1. 1
2. 0
3. 3
4. 2

Correct Option: C

x² – 3x + 1 = 0
⇒ x² + 1 = 3x
On dividing by x,

x² + 1	=	3x
x	=	x

⇒ x +	1	= 3
	x