Find the roots of the following equation:
$x + \frac{1}{x} = 3, x \neq 0$

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) Given the equation $x + \frac{1}{x} = 3$.
Multiplying throughout by $x$,we get:
$x^2 + 1 = 3x$
Rearranging the terms,we get the quadratic equation:
$x^2 - 3x + 1 = 0$
Comparing this with the standard form $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$,we have $a = 1, b = -3, c = 1$.
The discriminant $D = b^2 - 4ac = (-3)^2 - 4(1)(1) = 9 - 4 = 5$.
Since $D > 0$,the roots are real and distinct.
Using the quadratic formula $x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{D}}{2a}$,we get:
$x = \frac{-(-3) \pm \sqrt{5}}{2(1)} = \frac{3 \pm \sqrt{5}}{2}$.
Thus,the roots are $\frac{3 + \sqrt{5}}{2}$ and $\frac{3 - \sqrt{5}}{2}$.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Find two numbers whose sum is $27$ and product is $182$.

Represent the following situation in the form of a quadratic equation:
$A$ train travels a distance of $480 \, km$ at a uniform speed. If the speed had been $8 \, km/h$ less,then it would have taken $3 \, hours$ more to cover the same distance. We need to find the speed of the train.

Solve the equation $2x^{2}-5x+3=0$ by the method of completing the square.

Difficult
View Solution

Check whether the following is a quadratic equation:
$(x+1)^{2}=2(x-3)$

$A$ pole has to be erected at a point on the boundary of a circular park of diameter $13 \, m$ in such a way that the differences of its distances from two diametrically opposite fixed gates $A$ and $B$ on the boundary is $7 \, m$. Is it possible to do so? If yes,at what distances from the two gates should the pole be erected?

Difficult
View Solution

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo