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Find x and m
(i) 3x24 - (x3)5 = - 1

(ii) m+93m+15= 53
[2 marks]

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Solution

(i) 3x24 - (x3)5 = -1

5(3x2)4(x3)20 = -1 [0.5 mark]

15x104x+1220 = -1

11x +2 = -20
11x = -22
x = -2 [0.5 mark]

(ii) m+93m+15 = 53

3(m+9) = 5(3m + 15) [0.5 mark]
3m + 27 = 15 m + 75
15m - 3m = 27 - 75
12m = -48
m = -4 [0.5 mark]

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