WAEC Further Mathematics 2018 Question 12

Question 12

Indices and Logarithms

Solve log2(12x − 10) = 1 + log2(4x + 3).

  1. A.4.75
  2. B.4.00
  3. C.1.75
  4. D.1.00
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (4.00)

Explanation

log₂[(12x − 10)/(4x + 3)] = 1, so 12x − 10 = 2(4x + 3) = 8x + 6 and x = 4.