JAMB Mathematics 1981 Question 48

Question 48

Logarithms

Solve the given equation (log3x)2 − 6log3x + 9 = 0.

  1. A.27
  2. B.9
  3. C.1/27
  4. D.18
  5. E.81.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (27)

Explanation

Put y = log₃x: y² − 6y + 9 = (y − 3)² = 0, so log₃x = 3 and x = 27.