If m + \({{1} \over m \ - \ 2}\) = 4, then find the value of (m - 2)2 + \({{1} \over (m \ - \ 2)^2}\).

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Given:

m + \({{1} \over m \ - \ 2}\) = 4

Concept used:

(a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab

Calculation:

m + \({{1} \over m \ - \ 2}\) = 4

⇒ (m - 2) + \({{1} \over (m \ - \ 2)}\) = 2

⇒ (m - 2)2 + \({{1} \over (m \ - \ 2)^2}\) + 2 × (m - 2) × \({{1} \over (m \ - \ 2)}\) = 4

⇒ (m - 2)2 + \({{1} \over (m \ - \ 2)^2}\) = 4 - 2

⇒ (m - 2)2 + \({{1} \over (m \ - \ 2)^2}\) = 2

∴ The required answer is 2.

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