WAEC Mathematics 2021 Question 3

Question 3

Indices

Solve: 2√(2x + 1) = 32.

  1. A.13
  2. B.24
  3. C.12
  4. D.11
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (12)

Explanation

32 = 25, so √(2x + 1) = 5. Squaring, 2x + 1 = 25 and x = 12.