If x = 2 + V3, then the value of (x + 1/x) is

4

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

x + ← substitute x = 2 +

= 2 + +

Rationalise the denominator of the fraction by multiplying the numerator/ denominator by the conjugate of the denominator.

The conjugate of 2 + is 2 - , thus

= 2 + +

= 2 + +

= 2 + + 2 -

= 4

the number of possible outcomes that do not show a 1 on the first spinner and show the number 4 on the second spinner is 2.

spinner 1 spinner 2

1                     1

1                     2

1                     3

1                     4

2                   1

2                   2

2                   3

2                   4   = not 1, and 4

3                   1

3                   2

3                   3

3                   4 = not 1, and 4

only 2 outcomes have passed the given condition.

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