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BECE Mathematics 2023 Objective — Question 70

Question 70 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Solve the equation (x + 1)/(5x − 1) = 1/6.

  • A. −7Correct
  • B. −1
  • C. 1
  • D. 7

Explanation

6(x + 1) = 5x − 1, so 6x + 6 = 5x − 1 and x = −7.

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