Question

If x = \[3 +2\sqrt{2}\] Find \[(i) x ^{2} + 1/x ^{2}\] \[(ii) x ^{4} + 1/x ^{4}\]

Answer 1

is their an easy way to solve this then finding x^2 and substituting and then calculating

Answer 2

tomorrow is my maths exam

Answer 3

i) 34
ii) 1154

Answer 4

i dont want the answer

Answer 5

i am looking for a method to solve this