UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2013 Question 15

Question 15

Indices

Solve for x in 4x − ½ = 2x²

  1. A.½
  2. B.1
  3. C.2
  4. D.3
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (1)

Explanation

2^(2x − 1) = 2^(x²), so x² − 2x + 1 = 0 and x = 1.