SSC Sample Paper SSC CGL - Sample Paper-22

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    If \[{{(a{{b}^{-1}})}^{2x-1}}={{(b{{a}^{-1}})}^{x-2}},\] then what is the value of x?

    A) 1         

    B) 2

    C) 3                                 

    D) 4

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Given,   \[{{(a{{b}^{-1}})}^{2x-1}}={{(b{{a}^{-1}})}^{x-2}}\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[{{\left( \frac{a}{b} \right)}^{2x-1}}={{\left( \frac{b}{a} \right)}^{x-2}}\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[{{\left( \frac{a}{b} \right)}^{2x-1}}={{\left( \frac{a}{b} \right)}^{x-2}}=1\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[{{\left( \frac{a}{b} \right)}^{2x-1+x-2}}={{\left( \frac{a}{b} \right)}^{0}}\] On comparing,             \[3x-3=0\] \[\Rightarrow \] \[x=1\]


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