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Question : If $x^4+x^{-4}=194, x>0$, then the value of $x+\frac{1}{x}$ is:

Option 1: 14

Option 2: 6

Option 3: 4

Option 4: 8


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Correct Answer: 4


Solution : $x^4+\frac{1}{x^4}=194$
⇒ $(x^2+\frac{1}{x^2})^2-2=194$
⇒ $(x^2+\frac{1}{x^2})^2=196$
⇒ $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=14$
⇒ $(x+\frac{1}{x})^2-2=14$
⇒ $(x+\frac{1}{x})^2=16$
$\therefore$ $x+\frac{1}{x}=4$
Hence, the correct answer is 4.

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