Question 9

Mathematics Inequality Medium

If the real number \(x\) when added to its inverse gives the minimum value of the sum, then the value of \(x\) is equal to

(A) -2
(B) 2
(C) 1
(D) -1
View Dynamic Solution & Explanation
Correct Solution: Option C

Step-by-step Solution:

\(\quad x+\frac{1}{x}\) will be minimum when \(x=1\). Note that this is true only for positive numbers\[\]Choice (C)\[\]