WAEC Further Mathematics 2011 Question 3

Question 3

Indices and Logarithms

If log93 + 2x = 1, find x.

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

Answer: C (1/4)

Explanation

log93 = ½ because 9½ = 3. So ½ + 2x = 1, 2x = ½ and x = ¼.