# CAT Quantitative Aptitude Questions | CAT Logarithms and Exponents

###### CAT Questions | Logarithms and Exponents | Exponents - Quadratic Equations
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Question 3: If 22x+4 – 17 × 2x+1 = –4, then which of the following is true?

1. x is a positive value
2. x is a negative value
3. x can be either a positive value or a negative value
4. None of these

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##### Method of solving this CAT Question from Logs and Exponents: Carving a quadratic equations from an Exponents question is very useful.

2x+4 – 17 * 2x+1 = – 4
=> 2x+1 = y
22x+2 = y2
22(22x+2) – 17 * 2x+1 = –4
4y2 – 17y + 4 = 0
4y2 – 16y – y + y = 0
4y (y – 4) – 1 (y – 4) = 0
y = $$frac{1}{4}\\$ or 4 2x+1 = $\frac{1}{4}\\$ or 4 => x + 1 = 2 or – 2 x = 1 or – 3 The question is "which of the following is true?" ##### Hence, the answer is "x can be either a positive value or a negative value". Choice C is the correct answer. ###### Online CAT CoachingTry it free! Register in 2 easy steps and start learning in 30 seconds! ###### Already have an Account? ###### CAT Coaching in Chennai Next Weekend Batch Starts Sat, Mar 23rd, 2019 ###### Best CAT Coaching in Chennai Sign up for a Free Demo of our CAT Coaching in Chennai ## CAT Preparation Online | CAT Arithmetic Videos On YouTube #### Other useful sources for Arithmetic Question | Logarithms and Exponents Sample Questions ##### Where is 2IIM located? 2IIM Online CAT Coaching A Fermat Education Initiative, 10-C, Kalinga Colony, Bobbili Raja Salai K.K.Nagar, Chennai. India. Pin - 600 078 ##### How to reach 2IIM? Phone:$91) 44 4505 8484
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