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If `x + (1//x) = 2 cos alpha`, then what is the value of `x^2 + (1//x^2)` ?

A

`4 cos^(2) alpha`

B

`4 cos^(2) alpha-1`

C

`2 cos^(2) alpha - 2 sin^(2) alpha`

D

`cos^(2) alpha - sin^(2) alpha`

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