WAEC Mathematics 2004 Question 32

Question 32

Surds

Given that √128 + √18 − √k = 7√2, find k,

  1. A.8
  2. B.16
  3. C.32
  4. D.48
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Answer: C (32)

Explanation

8√2 + 3√2 − √k = 7√2, so √k = 4√2 = √32 and k = 32.