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If \(16^{3x} = \frac{1}{4}(32^{x - 1})\), find the value of x.

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WAEC 2010

If \(16^{3x} = \frac{1}{4}(32^{x - 1})\), find the value of x.

  • A. \(-1\)
  • B. \(\frac{-1}{3}\)
  • C. \(\frac{-3}{7}\)
  • D. \(\frac{-5}{19}\)
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

\(16^{3x} = \frac{1}{4}(32^{x - 1})\)

\((2^{4})^{3x} = (2^{-2})((2^{5})^{x - 1})\)

\(2^{12x} = 2^{-2 + 5x - 5}\)

\(12x = -7 + 5x\)

\(7x = -7 \implies x = -1\)


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