Solve the equation log 8 x - 4log 8 x = 2

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 1994

Solve the equation log8x - 4log8x = 2

  • A.1/4
  • B.1/2
  • C. 1
  • D. 2

Correct Answer: A.1/4

Explanation

log8x - 4log8x = 2; log8x - log8x4 = 2

log8x/x4 = 2

x/x4 = 82 = 1/x3 = 64

x3 = (1/4)3; x = 1/4



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