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  1. If x2 + 1 = 2x , then the value of
    [ x2 + ( 1 / x2 ) ]
    is
    x2 - 3x + 1

    1. 0
    2. 1
    3. 2
    4. –2
Correct Option: D

x2 + 1 = 2x (Given)

⇒ x +
1
= 2 ...(i)
x

Expression =      x4 +
1
x2
x2 - 3x + 1

=
x6 + 1
x2
x2 - 3x + 1

Expression =
x6 + 1
( x2 + 1 - 3x ).x2

Expression =
x6 + 1
=
x6 + 1
( 2x - 3x ).x2-x3

Expression = -
x6 + 1
= -
x6
+
1
x3x3x3

= -x3 +
1
x3

Expression = - x +
1
3 - 3 x +
1
xx

= – [23 – 3 × 2]
= – 2



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