If a+1 a =2, find : a^2+1 a^2 - Vidyadip

Question

If $a+\frac{1}{a}=2$, find $: a^2+\frac{1}{a^2}$

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Answer

$ a^2+\frac{1}{a^2}=\left(a+\frac{1}{a}\right)^2-2$
$ =(2)^2-2$
$ =4-2$
$ =2$

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