JAMB Mathematics 2003 Question 9

Question 9

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If 92x − 1/27x+1 = 1, find the value of x.

  1. A.8
  2. B.5
  3. C.3
  4. D.2
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Answer: B (5)

Explanation

92x − 1 = 27x + 1 means 34x − 2 = 33x + 3, so 4x − 2 = 3x + 3 and x = 5.