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Question : If $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=98$, then the value of $x+\frac{1}{x}$ is:

Option 1: 10

Option 2: 8

Option 3: 7

Option 4: 9


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Correct Answer: 10


Solution : $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=98$
$⇒x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}+2=100$
$⇒x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}+2×x×\frac{1}{x}=100$
$⇒(x+\frac{1}{x})^2=10^2$
$\therefore x+\frac{1}{x}=10$
Hence, the correct answer is 10.

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