If x + \(\frac{1}{2x}\) = 3, then evaluate 8x3\(\rm \frac{1}{x^3}\).

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  1. 212
  2. 216
  3. 180
  4. 196

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Option 3 : 180
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Given:

x + \(\frac{1}{2x}\) = 3

Concept Used:

Simple calculations is used

Calculations:

⇒ x + \(\frac{1}{2x}\) = 3

On multiplying 2 on both sides, we get

⇒ 2x + \(\frac{1}{x}\) = 6  .................(1)

Now, On cubing both sides,

⇒ \((2x + \frac{1}{x})^3 = 6^3\)

⇒ \(8x^3 + \frac{1}{x^3} + 3(4x^2)(\frac{1}{x})+3(2x)(\frac{1}{x^2})=216\)

⇒ \(8x^3 + \frac{1}{x^3} + 12x+\frac{6}{x}=216\)

⇒ \(8x^3 + \frac{1}{x^3}= 216 - 6(2x+\frac{1}{x})\)

⇒ \(8x^3 + \frac{1}{x^3}= 216- 6(6)\)  ..............from (1)

⇒ \(8x^3 + \frac{1}{x^3}= 216- 36\)

⇒ \(8x^3 + \frac{1}{x^3}= 180\)

⇒ Hence, The value of the above equation is 180

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