WAEC Further Mathematics 2022 Question 3

Question 3

Indices and Logarithms

If log10(3x − 1) + log104 = log10(9x + 2), find the value of x.

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

Explanation

log 4(3x − 1) = log(9x + 2), so 12x − 4 = 9x + 2 and x = 2.