UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2012 Question 16

Question 16

Logarithms

Find the value of x such that log5(x + 2) + log5(x − 2) = 1

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

Answer: A (3)

Explanation

x² − 4 = 5, so x = 3.