If x + (1/x) = 5, what is the value Q of x^2 + (1/x)^2?  Options
A) q = 21  B) q = 22  C) q = 23  D) 24  E) 27

Rationale: squaring on both sides , x ^ 2 + ( 1 / x ) ^ 2 + 2 ( x ) ( 1 / x ) = 5 ^ 2 x ^ 2 + ( 1 / x ) ^ 2 = 23 answer : c
Answer: C