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WAEC Mathematics 2015 Objective — Question 4

Question 4 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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If (27ˣ×3¹⁻ˣ)/9²ˣ = 1, find the value of x.

  • A. 1
  • B. ½Correct
  • C.
  • D. -1

Explanation

Expressing all terms in base 3: 3^(3x)×3^(1-x) = 3^(4x), giving 3^(3x+1-x)=3^(4x), so 2x+1=4x, thus x=½.

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