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  1. If x2 + x = 5 then the value of (x + 3)3 +
    1
    is
    (x + 3)3

    1. 140
    2. 110
    3. 130
    4. 120
Correct Option: B

x2 + x = 5 (Given)
Let, x + 3 = a

1
=
1
x + 3a

Now , a +
1
= (x + 3) +
1
a(x + 3)

a +
1
=
(x + 3)2 + 1
a(x + 3)

a +
1
=
x2 + 6x + 9 + 1
ax + 3

a +
1
=
x2 + x + 5x + 10
ax + 3

a +
1
=
5 + 5x + 10
ax + 3

a +
1
=
5x + 15
=
5(x + 3)
= 5
ax + 3x + 3

∴ a3 +
1
= a +
1
3 - 3 . a .
1
a +
1
a3aaa

Required answer = (5)3 – 3 × 5 = 125 – 15 = 110



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