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If 2=1.4142 then 2-12+1 is equal to

(a) 0.1718

(b) 5.8282

(c) 0.4142

(d) 2.4142

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Solution

Given that , we need to find the value of .

We can rationalize the denominator of the given expression. We know that rationalization factor for is. We will multiply numerator and denominator of the given expression by, to get


2-12+1=2-11

Putting the value of , we get

Hence the value of the given expression is 0.14142 and correct choice is.


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