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0580/12 May/Jun 2021, Question 14: Laws of Indices

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Calculator · 1 mark

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The question, in short

Use index laws on 7ˣ ÷ 7⁴ = 7⁹ to find the value of x.

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Solution · 1 mark

  1. 17ˣ ÷ 7⁴ = 7ˣ⁻⁴
  2. 2x − 4 = 9
  3. 3x = 13

Answer13

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