Common Test (1) Estimated Time: 45 Min Attempt All The Questions: (Each 10%) (2 5) 5 1 5
Common Test (1) Estimated Time: 45 Min Attempt All The Questions: (Each 10%) (2 5) 5 1 5
(2 5) 2
Q1. Without using a calculator , express in the form a + b 5 , where a and b are constants to
5 1
be found .
Q2. Using the substitution y = 5 x , show that the equation 52 x 1 5x 1 2 2(5x ) can be written in the
form ay2 + by + 2 = 0 , where a and b are constants to be found .
Hence solve the equation 52 x 1 5x 1 2 2(5x ) .
Q4. Express 2log 3 15 ( log a 5 ) (log3 a ) , where a > 1 , as a single logarithm to base 3 .
Q5. Solve (a) log 3 x 12 log x 3 = 4 (b) Solve the equation 1 + 2 log 5 x = log5 (18x-9) .
Q6. Given that y = kx n + 5 , that y = 21 when x = 2 and that y = 59 when x = 3 , find the values of k and n .
27 3n 2
Q8. Simplify
3n 3n1
Q9. Given that log 2 x = p and log 4 y = q , express log x 4y in terms of p and /or q .
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