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Question

Mathematics Question on Sequence and series

If x=8+37 and xy=1, then the value of 1x2+1y2 is

A

(A) 254

B

(B) 192

C

(C) 292

D

(D) 66

Answer

(A) 254

Explanation

Solution

Explanation:
∵x=8+37y=18+37=8−37Now, 1x2+1y2=x2+y2(xy)2=(x+y)2−2xy(xy)2=(x+y)2−2=(8+37+8−37)2−2=162−2=254