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2007

Mathematics

JAMB

Find the value of x for which 2(32x-1) = 162

A.

5/2

B.

3/2

C.

2/5

D.

1/2

Correct Answer: 5/2

Explanation

2(32x-1) = 162 32x-1 = 162/2 32x-1 = 81 32x-1 = 32 2x - 1 = 4 (equating the indices) 2x = 5 x = 5/2

2(32x-1) = 162 32x-1 = 162/2 32x-1 = 81 32x-1 = 32 2x - 1 = 4 (equating the indices) 2x = 5 x = 5/2
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