If \(104_x = 68\), find the value of x
A
5
B
7
C
8
D
9
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
104\(_x\) = 68
1 \(\times x^2 + 0 \times x + 4 \times x^0\) = 68
x\(^2\) = 68 - 4; x\(^2\) = 64
x = \(\sqrt{64}\) = 8
(104\(_x\) change to base 10)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26431)