Q.If \( x = 2 + \sqrt{3} \), then what is the value of \( x + \frac{1}{x} \)? (a) -4 (b) 2 (c) 4 (d) \(2+\sqrt3\)
Answer: C
Given: \[ x = 2 + \sqrt{3} \] Therefore, \[ \frac{1}{x} = \frac{1}{2 + \sqrt{3}} \] To rationalize the denominator: \[ = \frac{2 - \sqrt{3}}{(2 + \sqrt{3})(2 - \sqrt{3})} = \frac{2 - \sqrt{3}}{4 - 3} = 2 - \sqrt{3} \] So, \[ x + \frac{1}{x} = (2 + \sqrt{3}) + (2 - \sqrt{3}) = 4 \]
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