O-LevelAdditional MathematicsLogarithmic and exponential functions4037/11 · May/June 2013 · Q101 Mark

Solve 2log₄y - log₄(5y – 12) = 1/2. Which of the following is the smaller value of y?

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C: 4

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Topic: Logarithmic and exponential functions, O-Level Additional Mathematics (syllabus 4037). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Additional Mathematics, May/June 2013 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 10.

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