JAMB Mathematics 1980 Question 33

Question 33

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If it is given that 5x + 1 + 5x = 150 then the value of x is equal to

  1. A.3
  2. B.4
  3. C.1
  4. D.2
  5. E.½.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (2)

Explanation

5ˣ⁺¹ + 5ˣ = 5 × 5ˣ + 5ˣ = 6 × 5ˣ = 150, so 5ˣ = 25 = 5² and x = 2.