OAU Post-UTME Mathematics 2014 Question 7

Question 7

Binary Operations

The binary operation ⊗ is defined by a ⊗ b = 2a − 1. Find 3 ⊗ (2 ⊗ 1)

  1. A.3
  2. B.4
  3. C.5
  4. D.6
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (5)

Explanation

2 ⊗ 1 = 2(2) − 1 = 3. Then 3 ⊗ 3 = 2(3) − 1 = 5.