If (0.25)\(^y\) = 32, find the value of y.

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2019

If (0.25)\(^y\) = 32, find the value of y.

  • A. y = - \(\frac{5}{2}\)
  • B. y = -\(\frac{3}{2}\)
  • C. y = \(\frac{3}{2}\)D. y = \(\frac{5}{2}\)

Correct Answer: A. y = - \(\frac{5}{2}\)

Explanation

(0.25)\(^y\) = 32

2\(^{-2y}\) = 3\(^{2}\)

2 - 2y = 5

y = - \(\frac{5}{2}\)



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