Edexcel C12 2014 January — Question 6

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleC12 (Core Mathematics 1 & 2)
Year2014
SessionJanuary
TopicSimultaneous equations

6. Given that \(a\) and \(b\) are positive constants, solve the simultaneous equations $$\begin{gathered} a b = 25
\log _ { 4 } a - \log _ { 4 } b = 3 \end{gathered}$$ Show each step of your working, giving exact values for \(a\) and \(b\).