2022 · Q3
If x = 7 + 4√3, then what is the value of √x + (1)/(√x)?
Elementary MathematicsAlgebra
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D4
Explanation
Notice that 7+4√3 = (2+√3)², since (2+√3)² = 4+3+4√3. Thus √x = 2+√3 and 1/√x = 2-√3 (on rationalising). Their sum is (2+√3)+(2-√3) = 4. Hence the keyed option is D.