Question on: JAMB Mathematics - 2009

Solve 52(x-1) x 5(x-1) = 0.04

A
1/3
B
1/6
C
-1/5
D
-1/3
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Correct Option: D

52(x-1) x 5(x-1) = 0.04

52x-2 x 5x-1 = 4/100

52x-2 + x-1 = 1/25

53x-1 = 1/52

53x-1 = 5-2 (Equating the indices)

3x-1 = -2

3x = -2+1

3x = -1

X = -1/3

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