If x + (1/x) = 5, what is the value of E=x^2 + (1/x)^2?
Select
A) e = 21  B) e = 22  C) e = 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