JAMB Mathematics 2014 Question 7

Question 7

Indices

Solve for x: 8x-2 = 2/25

  1. A.10
  2. B.4
  3. C.6
  4. D.8
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (10)

Explanation

x-2 = 2/(25 × 8) = 1/100, so x2 = 100 and x = 10.