If x = 1/3 + 2√2, then find the value of x – 1/x.

If x = 1/3 + 2√2, then find the value of x – 1/x.

Solution:

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Here

1/x = 3 + 2√2/1 = √3 + 2√2

We know that

x – 1/x = (3 – 2√2) – (3 + 2√2)

By further calculation

= 3 – 2√2 – 3 – 2√2

So we get

= -4√2

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