WAEC Further Mathematics 2009 Question 18

Question 18

Indices and Logarithms

Given that log3(x − y) = 1 and log3(2x + y) = 2, find the value of x.

  1. A.1
  2. B.2
  3. C.3
  4. D.4
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Answer: D (4)

Explanation

x − y = 3 and 2x + y = 9. Adding gives 3x = 12, so x = 4.