WAEC Further Mathematics 2019 Question 1

Question 1

Indices and Logarithms

Solve: 8x−2 = 43x

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

Answer: A (−2)

Explanation

In powers of 2: 2^(3x − 6) = 2^(6x), so 3x − 6 = 6x and x = −2.