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Question 32

Given y=2xy = 2^xy=2x

a.

Express 4x 4^x\,4x in terms of yyy.

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b.

Hence, or otherwise, given that x=3x = 3x=3 is a solution of

4x−k(2x)−16=0 4^x - k(2^x) - 16 = 0 4x−k(2x)−16=0

where k k\,k is a constant, find the value of kkk.

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Algebraic Expressions Questions

  1. A Level
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233 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths Algebraic Expressions, covering 1.1 Index Laws, 1.2 Expanding Brackets, 1.3 Factorising, 1.4 Negative and Fractional Indices, and 1.5 Surds. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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