WAEC Mathematics 2024 Question 8

Question 8

Logarithms

If log3 (2x − 1) = 5, find the value of x.

  1. A.8
  2. B.16
  3. C.64
  4. D.122
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Answer: D (122)

Explanation

2x − 1 = 35 = 243, so 2x = 244 and x = 122.