WAEC Further Mathematics 2016 Question 11

Question 11

Indices and Logarithms

Solve the equation 5x × 5x+1 = 25

  1. A.−2
  2. B.−½
  3. C.½
  4. D.2
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (½)

Explanation

5^(2x + 1) = 5², so 2x + 1 = 2 and x = ½.