JAMB Mathematics · Section 1

Indices, Logarithms and Surds

Section I: Number and Numeration

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Official JAMB Mathematics outline · Section I: Number and Numeration

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a. Laws of indices

Objective

Apply the laws of indices in calculations.

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b. Equations involving indices

Objective

Solve equations involving indices.

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c. Standard form

Objective

Apply standard form in calculations involving numbers.

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d. Laws of logarithm

Objective

Apply the laws of logarithms in calculations.

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e. Logarithm of any positive number to a given base

Objective

Solve problems involving logarithms in different bases.

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f. Change of bases in logarithm and application

Objective

Solve problems involving logarithms in different bases.

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g. Relationship between indices and logarithm

Objective

Establish the relationship between indices and logarithms in solving problems.

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h. Surds

Objective

Simplify and rationalize surds, and perform basic operations on surds.

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