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If x = {(√5 + √3)/(}{√5 - √3)} + ({√5 - √3)}/({√5 + √3)} , then the value of x is:

Asked in SSC Selection Post 2025 (Higher Secondary Level) · 2025
Surds and Indices · Quantitative Aptitude
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Quantitative AptitudeSimplificationSurds and IndicesSSC Selection Post 2025 (Higher Secondary Level)2025
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