JAMB - Mathematics (2011 - No. 1)

If 2q35 = 778, find q
2
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Explanation

2q35 = 778

2 x 52 + q x 51 + 3 x 50 = 7 x 81 + 7 x 80

2 x 25 + q x 5 + 3 x 1 = 7 x 8 + 7 x 1

50 + 5q + 3 = 56 + 7

5q = 63 - 53

q = \(\frac{10}{5}\)

q = 2

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