WAEC Further Mathematics 2008 Question 8

Question 8

Indices and Logarithms

If 2log42 = x + 1, find the value of x.

  1. A.−2
  2. B.−1
  3. C.0
  4. D.1
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (0)

Explanation

log42 = 1/2 because 41/2 = 2. So 2 × 1/2 = 1 = x + 1, giving x = 0.