OAU Post-UTME Mathematics 2022 (Batch A) Question 2

Question 2

Indices

Solve for x if (21−x × 2x−1)/2x+2 = 82−3x

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

Answer: A (1)

Explanation

Left side: 2(1−x)+(x−1)−(x+2) = 2−x−2. Right side: 26−9x. So −x − 2 = 6 − 9x, 8x = 8, x = 1.