MATHEMATICS
JAMB 2023 - Question 16
Mathematics 2023 JAMB Past Questions - Question 16: If 31410 - 2567= 340x Find x
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Correct Answer
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Explanation
31410−2567=340xConvert 2567 and 340x to base 10, such that:314 - 139 = 3x2 + 4x=> 3x2 + 4x - 175 = 0 (quadratic)Factorising, (x - 7) (3x + 25) = 0,either x = 7 or x = -25/3 ( but x cannot be negative)Therefore, x = 7.

