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Advanced Math practice question

If 3 · bˣ = 24 when x = 3, and b is positive, what is the value of b?

Answer: 2

b³ = 8, so b = 2.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 4
4 halves 8.
If you answered 7
7 solves 3b = 24 minus 1, a slip; 3b³ = 24 gives b³ = 8.
If you answered 8
8 is b³.

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