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0580/12 May/Jun 2022, Question 17: Solving Linear Equations

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

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The question, in short

Solve for x in the equation 9ˣ × 9² = 9¹² using index laws.

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Solution · 1 mark

  1. 19ˣ × 9² = 9ˣ⁺²
  2. 2x + 2 = 12, so x = 10

Answer10

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