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WAEC Mathematics 2018 Theory — Question 23

Question 23 of 23 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2018 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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13.(c) Given that w*u = w+u+1, and (y*4)*y = 12, find the value of y.

Model answer

y*4 = y+4+1 = y+5. (y+5)*y = (y+5)+y+1 = 2y+6 = 12 → 2y=6 → y=3.

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