Edexcel C1 June 2009 – Q2

Edexcel C1 June 2009 Q2

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← Edexcel C1 June 2009 paper
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Topic: Surds and indices
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Write both sides as powers of 2: 32 = 2⁵, and √2 = 21/2
So 32√2 = 2⁵ × 21/2 = 25 + 1/2
Adding the powers: a = 5 + 1/2 = 11/2
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