UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2022 (Model questions) Question 17

Question 17

Number Bases

Given that 23x + 101x = 130x, find x

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

Answer: D (4)

Explanation

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