Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Indices II

Indices II — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Work out $x$ from $3^x = 243$.

(a(ii))[1]

Work out $x$ from $16^x = 4$.

(a(iii))[2]

Work out $x$ from $8^x = 32$.

(a(iv))[2]

Work out $x$ from $27^x = \frac{1}{9}$.

(b)[3]

Solve $y^2 - 7y - 30 = 0$ by factorisation. Show your working.

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