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NECO Mathematics 2022 Objective — Question 49

Question 49 of 50 from the National Examinations Council (NECO) Mathematics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Given that log base 3 of 27 = 2x+1, find the value of x.

  • A. 0
  • B. 1Correct
  • C. 2
  • D. 3

Explanation

log3(27)=2x+1 means 27=3^(2x+1). Since 27=3^3, we get 3=2x+1, so 2x=2, x=1.

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