Given that log\(_3\) 27 = 2x + 1, find the value of x.
A
0
B
1
C
2
D
3
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Recall that: log\(_3\) 27 → log\(_3\)3\(^3\)
3log\(_3\)3 → 3 * 1
= 3
Then log\(_3\) 27 = 2x + 1
→ 3 = 2x + 1
3 - 1 = 2x
2 = 2x
1 = x
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #65401)