If a + \(\frac{1}{a}\) = 9 , then the value of a3 + \(\frac{1}{a^3}\) is:

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  1. 702
  2. 726
  3. 729
  4. 732

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Option 1 : 702
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Formula used:

(a + b)3 = a3 + b3  + 3ab(a + b)

Calculations:

a + 1/a = 9

(a + 1/a)3 = 93

a3 + 1/a3 + 3a(1/a)(a + 1/a) = 729

a3 + 1/a3 + 3(9) = 729

a3 + 1/a3  = 729 - 27 = 702

Hence, The Required value 702.

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