JAMB 2017 Mathematics · Question 8

Given m = NSLT\sqrt{\frac{SL}{T}} make T the subject of the formula

Options

  1. A.NSLM\frac{\text{NSL}}{M}
  2. B.N2SLM2\frac{N^2SL}{M^2}
  3. C.N2SLM\frac{N^2SL}{M}
  4. D.NSLM2\frac{NSL}{M^2}

Answer: B. N2SLM2\frac{N^2SL}{M^2}

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

To make TT the subject of the formula m=NSLTm = N\sqrt{\frac{SL}{T}}, follow these steps:

1. Analyze the equation

We have m=NSLTm = N\sqrt{\frac{SL}{T}}. Our goal is to isolate TT on one side of the equation.

2. Explain the concept

To isolate a variable inside a square root, we must first eliminate the root by squaring both sides. Then, we use algebraic manipulation (cross-multiplication and division) to move the variables until TT stands alone.

3. Step-by-step solution

Step 1: Divide both sides by NN

mN=SLT\frac{m}{N} = \sqrt{\frac{SL}{T}}

Step 2: Square both sides to remove the square root

(mN)2=(SLT)2\left(\frac{m}{N}\right)^2 = \left(\sqrt{\frac{SL}{T}}\right)^2
m2N2=SLT\frac{m^2}{N^2} = \frac{SL}{T}

Step 3: Cross-multiply to bring TT to the numerator

T⋅m2=N2⋅SLT \cdot m^2 = N^2 \cdot SL
T⋅m2=N2SLT \cdot m^2 = N^2SL

Step 4: Divide both sides by m2m^2 to isolate TT

T=N2SLm2T = \frac{N^2SL}{m^2}

(Note: In your question, the variable mm is written as lowercase in the equation but uppercase in the options. Based on standard algebraic conventions, we treat them as the same variable.)

4. Identify the answer

Comparing our result T=N2SLm2T = \frac{N^2SL}{m^2} with the given options, it matches option B.

5. Exam Tip

When dealing with formulas involving square roots, always remember to square the entire side of the equation, not just the individual terms inside. A common mistake is writing m2N\frac{m^2}{N} instead of m2N2\frac{m^2}{N^2}. Always distribute the exponent to every factor in the fraction!

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