Question 69
Find m, so that (29)3×(29)6=(29)2m−1
We have (29)3×(29)6=292m−1⇒(29)3+6=(29)2m−1⇒(29)9=(29)2m−1⇒9=2m−1 (since bases are equal, exponents can be equated)⇒9+1=2m⇒10=2m⇒102=2m2⇒5=m
Question 116
Find x, so that (29)3×(29)−6=(29)2x−1.
Question 2 (i) Find: 932