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Question : If $x+\frac{1}{x}=2$, then the value of $x^{11}+\frac{1}{x^{20}}$ is:

Option 1: 0

Option 2: 1

Option 3: 2

Option 4: 7


Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: 2


Solution : Given, $x+\frac{1}{x}=2$
⇒ $x^2+1=2x$
⇒ $x^2+1-2x=0$
⇒ $(x-1)^2=0$
⇒ $x-1=0$
$\therefore x=1$
Consider, $x^{11}+\frac{1}{x^{20}}$
= $1^{11}+\frac{1}{1^{20}}$
= $1+1$
= $2$
Hence, the correct answer is 2.

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