UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2021 (Model questions) Question 12

Question 12

Number Bases

Given that 23x + 101x = 130x, find the value of x

  1. A.4
  2. B.5
  3. C.6
  4. D.7
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (4)

Explanation

(2x + 3) + (x² + 1) = x² + 3x, so x = 4.