WAEC Mathematics 1991 (August) Question 10

Question 10

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Simplify: ¼(2n − 2n+2)

  1. A.2n−2 − 2n
  2. B.2n−2(1 − 2n)
  3. C.2n + 2n+2
  4. D.22n
  5. E.0
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (2n−2 − 2n)

Explanation

¼ = 2−2, so ¼(2n − 2n+2) = 2n−2 − 2n.