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If x = √ √(5 + 1)/√(5 - 1), then x 2 - x - 1 is equal to

Correct Answer: 0

Explanation:

Here, x = √5 + 1/√5 - 1
On rationalising the terms given in square root, we get
x = √5 + 1/√5 - 1 x √5 + 1/√5 + 1
5 + 1/2
Now, substituting the value of x in x2 - x - 1.
∴ x2 - x - 1 = (√5 + 1/2)2 - (√5 + 1/2) - 1
= 5 + 1 + 2√5/4 - √5 + 1/2 - 1
= 6 + 2√5 - 2√5 - 2 - 4 /4 = 0


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